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FOREWORD
As a lifttruck operator, you are respon-
sible for a machine that is useful, pow-
erful, and can be hazardous if not
operated as described. Your Big Joe
truck may weigh more than some cars,
depending on the model. Observing
and practicing the safety warnings in
this manual cannot be overempha-
sized.Justknowingthewarnings,how-
ever, is no substitute for common
sense. Using your common sense will,
in almost all cases, prevent accidents.
Think of the truck as your own. In this
way you will learn its capabilities and
limitations.
This manual is intended to remain with
the truck at all times as a handy refer-
enceguidetooperation.Detailedmain-
tenance procedures are found in the
parts and service manual for the spe-
cific truck model, and are to be per-
formed only by a qualified technician.
For further information on obtaining a
completepartsandservicemanual,see
page 25 of this manual.
The operator who knows his truck will
learntospotproblemsastheydevelop.
Thisisaccomplishedby performingthe
Daily Checks and reporting any prob-
lems to the designated authority.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY SYMBOLS..............................................................................................2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................2
NAME PLATE AND WARNING DECAL ...............................................................2
LOAD CAPACITY..................................................................................................5
BEFORE OPERATION..........................................................................................6
INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS - CB22 & CB33.............................................8
OPERATION........................................................................................................11
Forward and Reverse Travel and Speed Control ...............................11
Steering..................................................................................................13
Stopping.................................................................................................13
Parking...................................................................................................14
Battery Charging...................................................................................14
Load Handling .......................................................................................15
Moving a Disabled Truck......................................................................15
NOTICE - OBTAINING A PARTS AND SERVICE MANUAL..............................25