WARNING!

Do not use the truck before

first reading through the
OPERATOR’S MANUAL.

NOTE!
Keep for future reference.

Translation of the original

instruction

Operator’s Manual en
SWE100, SWE120, SWE140
Valid from serial number: 6150827

Order number: 7528505-040

Issued: 2011-03-07

Valid only for serial number:

BT Products AB
S-595 81 MJÖLBY SWEDEN

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Preface
Congratulations on choosing a BT truck! It is designed to make
your work more efficient, simple and safe. Before you start using
the truck, it is very important that you learn how to handle the
truck in a safe way, by carefully reading and understanding the
content in this manual. To use the truck, you must have received
appropriate training and fulfil local requirements on operating
fork lift trucks.

The manual contains information about security rules, how to

work with the truck and how to keep the truck in good condition
using a daily maintenance schedule. For recurrent maintenance,
our quality oriented service organisation is at your disposal, in
order to secure a high availability for a long time to come.

This booklet describes the truck model(s) that are specified on

the cover and in the standard design. For modified or custom
made trucks, the booklet has been supplemented with specific
information in the appendix. Make sure you study also this infor-
mation.

To make the content available, the book must always accom-

pany the truck. Copies of the book can be ordered as a spare
part.

BT are constantly developing our products. We therefore

reserve the right to make changes, and that no claims can be
made due to the content of the manual. If anything is unclear or
if you have any other questions, you are always welcome to con-
tact your local supplier.

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 Table of Contents

Introduction ......................................................................................... 5

Safe use ............................................................................................... 7

Warning and information plates and symbols ............................... 12

Main components ............................................................................. 16

Controls and instruments ................................................................ 18

Keypad ........................................................................................... 20
Tiller arm and brake ........................................................................ 21
Battery connector ........................................................................... 22
Emergency switch off ..................................................................... 23
Display ............................................................................................ 24
Fork handling .................................................................................. 25
Handling of the forks with Sensi-lift ................................................ 26
Horn ................................................................................................ 27
Switch for safety reversing ............................................................. 27
Travel direction selector and speed control .................................... 28
Click-2-Creep, driving ..................................................................... 28
Display and programming ............................................................... 29
Error codes ..................................................................................... 31

Accessories ....................................................................................... 33
Fire extinguisher ............................................................................. 33
Warning lamp ................................................................................. 34
Truck log system ............................................................................ 35
ID unit ............................................................................................. 35
Collision sensor .............................................................................. 35
Turtle button ................................................................................... 36
Load support .................................................................................. 36
E-bar including mounting kit ........................................................... 37
Integrated charger .......................................................................... 38
Platform .......................................................................................... 39

Working with the truck ..................................................................... 40

Check before use ........................................................................... 40
Operating the truck ......................................................................... 42
Handling loads ................................................................................ 44
Parking the truck ............................................................................. 44

Battery ............................................................................................... 45
Battery maintenance ....................................................................... 45
Charging the battery ....................................................................... 45
Replacing the battery ...................................................................... 47

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Maintenance ...................................................................................... 50
Cleaning and washing .................................................................... 50
Periodic maintenance ..................................................................... 51
Fuses .............................................................................................. 52
Technical data ................................................................................ 53

Transporting and storing the truck ................................................. 54

The truck’s dimensions and weight as standard ............................. 54
Lifting the truck ............................................................................... 55
Towing and transporting a defective truck ...................................... 56
Emergency travel mode .................................................................. 56
Storing the truck ............................................................................. 57
Starting after a period of disuse ...................................................... 57

Recycling/discarding ........................................................................ 58
Discarding the battery ..................................................................... 58
Scrapping the truck ......................................................................... 58

Certificate .......................................................................................... 59
Certificate (Radio transmitter) ......................................................... 59
Certificate (Truck) ........................................................................... 60

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 Introduction

Introduction
Presentation of the truck
The truck is a battery powered support arm truck equipped with
a tiller arm for walking operation.
Model designation, manufacturing number, capacity, weight and
battery specification are written on the type plate. Only truck bat-
teries, so called traction batteries, may be used.

Warranty
With every factory-delivered truck, a product warranty is
included according to a separate specification. The warranty is
valid under the assumption that maintenance and service is per-
formed according to the recommendations from BT, and is per-
formed by BT authorized personnel, and by using spare parts
recommended by BT.

Intended use
The truck is designed to be used for handling goods in a weather
protected environment. For use in cold store, the truck should be
specially adapted for this. Ancillary user information is specified
in a separate chapter.
To use the truck, you must have received appropriate training for
this type of truck. It might also be demanded that you have the
permission to drive the truck within the area.

Unauthorized use
The truck may never be used in the following situations, unless it
is specially adapted for them:
- Environments containing dust or gases that may cause a
fire or explosion. (If the truck is adapted for this, you will
find the specific user information in corresponding appen-
dix.)
- Corrosive environments.
- As a tow-truck for trailers or other trucks.
- Transport or lift of passenger.
- Driving on an uneven floor or a floor with insufficient carry-
ing capacity. See the truck type plate and technical data in
the end of this manual for weights and wheel pressure
- If the truck has damages or errors that affect the safety or
safe use. Neither if the truck has been repaired, modified
or adjusted without approval from BT.

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Safety precautions
The manual contain warnings and instructions for avoiding nar-
row escape or accidents. Make sure to follow these precautions.
The following three warning levels and symbols are used in the
manual:

DANGER!
DANGER! implies risk for accident that may result in death or
serious injury, and extensive material damage.

WARNING!
WARNING! implies risk for accident that may result in serious
personal injury, and extensive material damage.

NOTE:
NOTE: implies risk for material damage if the instructions are
not followed.

SMOKING PROHIBITED
If smoking occur in situations where smoking is prohibited, a
serious accident may occur.

NAKED FLAMES PROHIBITED

If naked flames are used in situations where naked flames are
prohibited, a serious accident can occur.

PROTECTIVE GLASSES
When the directive for protective glasses is given, protective
glasses must always be worn to avoid personal injury.

It is also your responsibility to be aware of this and follow local

safety regulations. If the instructions in this manual in any way
should differ from these regulations, the local regulations should
be followed.

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Safe use
• Make sure that safety equipment, protections and safety
switches works before you use the truck. Safety equipment
may not be turned off or removed.
• Make sure that the information plates on the truck are reada-
ble. Learn the meaning of information and type plates, see
chapter Warning and information plates.
• Perform daily checks as described in the tables of chapter
Working with the truck. Also, make sure that maintenance is
performed according to the instructions given under Periodic
maintenance in chapter Maintenance.

Operator’s responsibility
• Before you start using the truck, you must have passed an
education for the type of truck. Your local BT representative
can offer suitable courses. Also make sure that you have a
local permit to drive the truck.
• Follow local safety regulations and instructions for safety
equipment.
• Always use protective shoes when working with the truck.
• All accidents that have caused personal injury or material
damage must be reported to the management. The truck
functions must also be checked (see check list in chapter
Working with the truck) before it is used again. The truck may
not be used if it has any damages that affect the safety or
safe use. All the repair must be performed by suitably trained
staff

Driving and conduct while driving

• Never drive the truck with oily hands or oily shoes. Also,
never keep loose objects or wear jewellery when you work
with the truck.
• Never let a passenger ride on the truck.
• The truck must be driven with care, good judgement and in a
responsible way. Avoid sudden starts and braking, and turn-
ing with high speed.
• Drive the truck at reduced speed on an incline. Drive straight
up or down the incline. It is not permitted to turn the truck on
the incline. Drive an unloaded truck with the forks pointing
down the incline, while a loaded truck must be driven with the
forks pointing up the incline.
• Reduce the speed if the visibility is obscured. Also reduce the
speed if the floor is slippery to avoid the truck to skid or tilt.

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• Be attentive about other personnel and other trucks, as well

as protruding parts from bars, shelves and walls. Be ready to
stop!
• Always drive at safe distance from the edge on loading docks
and loading ramps. Be attentive about marked risk areas.
• Give off a sound signal when overtaking and to warn other
personnel.
• Always give way to a loaded truck at junctions and in confined
aisles.
• Before the truck is driven on to a loading ramp ensure that the
ramp is correctly secured and has the necessary load bearing
capacity. Drive slowly and carefully across the ramp.

• Before you drive the truck on board another vehicle, you must
make sure that the other vehicle is steady and its brakes are
safely applied.
• Before you drive into an elevator you must first ensure that
the elevator is approved for the total weight (of the truck, the
load and the weight of the operator). Drive in with the load
first. Do not allow other people to be inside the elevator.

• Drive with the load behind, if it obscures the visibility, or let

someone direct you.

Handling loads
• Only handle load that is within the allowed lift capacity of the
truck, according to the type plate on the truck, see chapter
Warning and information plates. The length/width of the forks
must have been adapted to the form and dimensions of the
load.
• Only handle loads that are stable and arranged in a safe
manner.
• Handle long and high loads with special care. A load support
increases the stability of the load, when handling high loads.
The load support is an option.

Parking the truck

• Use indicated parking space if such exist.
• Never park the truck on:
- Inclined floors.
- So that it hinders traffic and work or blocks emergency
exits.

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Handling batteries
• Handle batteries and their connections with care. Read and
follow the instructions carefully, for replacing and charging the
battery, see chapter Battery.
• Use protective goggles when working with batteries.

• Only batteries that have been approved for trucks may be

used (traction batteries). Make sure that the battery weight
correspond to the specifications on the type plate, see chap-
ter Warning and information plates.
• Make sure the battery is secured in its compartment.

Radio transmitter
This symbol indicates the truck has a radio transmitter for wire-
less connection to Toyota I-site.
BT certifies that this radio transmitter complies with the main
functional requirements and other relevant provisions set out in
Directive 1999/5/EG.

DANGER!
Since the truck is equipped with a radio transmitter, it must not
be driven in spaces where there is a risk of fire or explosion

DANGER!
Since the truck is equipped with a radio transmitter, it must not
be driven in the vicinity of medical equipment.

Remaining dangers and risks

The truck and its components correspond to valid safety precau-
tions, but even with intended use and in spite the work being
performed with care and according to valid standards and regu-
lations, risks when handling the truck can't be totally excluded.
These risks include:
- Slipperiness due to oil leakage or spill from lubricants.
- Negligence at for instance loading docks, obscured visibil-
ity or narrow spaces.
- Badly anchored loading ramps or foundations with insuffi-
cient carrying capacity.
- Careless driving that will make the truck tilt.
- Load falling off due to bad anchoring or packing.
- Insufficient attention to personnel and other trucks nearby.
Persons that stay within the work area of the truck must be
informed about possible risks.
- Safety precautions has not been followed.

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Maintenance and repair

In order to prevent malfunctions and accidents, the truck must
regularly undergo maintenance according to the instructions
given under Periodic maintenance in chapter Maintenance. Only
for the purpose educated or from BT approved personnel, may
maintain, adjust or repair the truck.
• Only use BT recommended spare parts for service and
repairs. See the BT spare parts catalogue.
Possible modifications or rebuilding of the truck must first be
approved by BT.

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Warning and information

plates and symbols
Study the meaning of the signs carefully before using the truck.
The image shows where the plates are situated.
NOTE! Illegible warning plates must be replaced.
a: Lifting points
b: Serial number
c: Hydraulic oil filling
d: Modification plate (customer or application adapted trucks)
e: Identification plate
f: Passengers prohibited
g: Capacity plate
h: Do not walk under elevated load/Do not stand on the forks
i: Risk of crushing
j: Radio transmitter

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e
a
b c
d
e
f

f
f
g

d M-PLATE
A
B
C D

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Reading an identification plate

a: Model - Truck model
b: No - The specific serial number for your truck
a c: Year of manufacture
b c d: Rated capacity - the highest allowed load on the forks
d e: Weight without battery
e f: Battery weight - lowest and highest allowed battery
f weight. Braking performance may be affected and the
f truck may be unstable and therefore dangerous in traffic, if
the battery weight isn't within the specified interval.
g
g: Battery voltage
h: Battery type (only ANSI)
h

Reading a capacity plate

a: No - The specific serial number for your truck
a
b: Lift height - The trucks maximum lift height
b c
c: Actual capacity - Highest allowed load for a specific load
centre spacing.
d: Load centre spacing - Distance from back of fork to the
load's centre of gravity.
e: Information text- The truck must always be driven with low-
d ered forks except when placing or removing load.

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Reading a modification plate (M-plate)

a: Truck model
M-PLATE b: The specific serial number for your truck/year of manufac-
ture
a c: Modification number
b
d: Date of modification
c d

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Main components
a: Tiller arm
b: Cover
c: Hydraulic unit
d: Drive unit with brake
e: Support castor wheels
f: Fork carriage
g: Electric panel
h: Battery
i: Battery connector
j: Emergency switch off
k: Fuses
l: Mast

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i
j

k c

f d

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Controls and instruments

a: Keypad (ID-unit, see chapter Accessories)
b: Tiller arm and brake
c: Battery connector
d: Emergency switch off
e: Display
f: Horn
g: Fork handling
h: Switch for safety reversing
i: Travel direction selector and speed control
j: Click-2-Creep, driving

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g h i a

f
j

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Keypad
The keypad is used to start and stop the truck as well as for pro-
gramming. Each operator can have a personal PIN code and
personalised truck settings. For more information, see the sec-
tion Display and programming.

• Start the truck by entering your PIN code and then press I. If
you enter the wrong PIN code, a red LED is lit.
• Switch off the truck by pressing O.
It's the last four entered digits that are valid as PIN code. This
implies that when entering the wrong code, you must restart
from the first digit of the PIN code.

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Tiller arm and brake

The truck is controlled by the operator while walking.
• Operate the truck with the tiller arm in the centre position, F.

The brake is applied in two positions, B1 and B2:

Parking brake (B1):
Release the operating arm when you want to park the truck, the
arm automatically returns to mode B1.
Travel brake (B2):
Brake by pressing the tiller arm downwards.
B1

B2

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Battery connector
When charging the battery, the battery connector must be
retracted and connected to the battery charger. After charging,
the battery connector must be returned to the truck.

• Pull out the battery connector in order to cut the power sup-
ply:
- When charging the battery
- In the event of an accident
- In connection with welding work
- Storage longer than three days

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Emergency switch off

• Depress the emergency stop switch to switch off the current

and stop the truck.
• To reset the emergency stop switch, pull it up.
Following activation of the emergency stop switch, the truck
must be restarted.

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Display
The display shows the battery capacity, operation time and error
codes. The display is also used when changing operator param-
eters.
Each time you start the truck, the operation time is shown for a
few seconds in the numeric field. At the same time the hour
meter indicator is lit. After it goes out, the battery capacity is con-
tinuously shown in the numeric field at the same time as the bat-
tery indicator is lit.
If an error occur, the error indicator flashes, at the same time as
an error code is shown in the numeric field.

E D C B

Numerical field (A)

The battery’s capacity is normally shown in this field in %, how-
ever, error codes and parameters can also be shown.

Hour meter indicator (B)

When this symbol is lit the operating time can be read in the
numeric field. The operating time specifies the time that the drive
motor or hydro motor operates, and is measured in hours.

Parameter control (C)

This symbol lights when controlling set parameters. The param-
eter list can then be read in the numeric field.

Battery indicator (D)

When this symbol lights, the battery capacity can be read in % in
the numeric field:
100% = Fully charged battery
0% = Discharged battery
When the field shows 10% capacity, the symbol starts to flash.
• Charge the battery when the symbol flashes to save the bat-
tery.
If you continue to use the truck without charging the battery, the
lift function is shut down when the field shows 0% capacity. The
truck can still be driven, so that it can be taken to the charging
station.

Error display indicator (E)

When this symbol flashes, an error code is shown in the numeric
field. For the meaning of the code, see Error codes.

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Fork handling
The truck can be equipped either with a digital control for han-
dling of the forks or with a smart analogue control known as
Sensi-lift.

A
• Press button A to lift the forks.
Press button B to lower the forks.
Note: The forks cannot be lowered when the truck has been
switched off.

Click-2-creep, lifting and lowering

(only for SWE120 and SWE140)
If the truck is not equipped with Sensi-lift, Click-2-creep can be
used to reduce the lifting and lowering speed.

A
• Release the lift/lowering control (A) briefly, and then press the
lift control again.
The lifting speed has now been reduced to creep speed.
• Release the lift/lowering control (A) briefly a second time, and
then press the lift control again.
The lifting speed goes back to the preset speed.

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Click-2-creep, lowering
(only for SWE100)
Click-2-creep is used to reduce the lowering speed.

A
• Release the lowering control (A) briefly, and then press the
lowering control again.
The speed has now been reduced to creep speed.
• Release the lowering control (A) briefly a second time, and
then press the lowering control again.
The lowering speed goes back to the preset speed.

Handling of the forks with Sensi-

lift
(only for SWE120 and SWE140)
The driver can control the lifting and lowering movements step-
lessly and with millimetric precision. A harder press of the con-
trol produces a faster lifting or lowering movement.

A
• Lift the forks by moving the control in the A direction.
• Lower the forks by moving the control in the B direction.
Note: The forks cannot be lowered when the truck has been
switched off.

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Horn
The horn sounds as long as the button is pressed.

Switch for safety reversing

To avoid the operator becoming jammed, the truck changes
travel direction to the fork direction when the switch (C) is
pressed. When you release the switch the truck stops com-
pletely.
If the truck's “Click-2-creep” feature is active (“SLO” blinks in the
display), the truck will stop completely when the switch (C) is
pressed.

C D
• Move the travel direction selector (D) to neutral position, to be
able to start the truck again.

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Travel direction selector and

speed control
The brake is released in the same moment as the control (D) is
affected.

D
• Select travel direction by moving the control (D) in desired
direction. The speed is regulated depending on how you
affect the control.
• The speed is reduced automatically when you release the
control (D) and it returns to neutral.

Click-2-Creep, driving
This enables creep travel with the tiller arm in the fully raised or
lowered position.

C D
• Click the speed control (D) twice quickly, either in the forward
or reverse direction, with the tiller arm in the fully raised
(braked) position to activate this function.
At the same time the text “SLO” is shown on the display.
• The function is switched off by quickly clicking the speed con-
trol (D) two more times or by activating the switch for safety
reversing (C).
The function will also be switched off if it is not used for
10 seconds.

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Display and programming

It is possible to look up items in the truck-specific register, but
not to reprogram it. However, the operator has the possibility to
reprogram the operator-specific parameters.
The parameters are found in the table under Parameters. For
additional information about parameters and warning and error
codes, contact a service technician.

Display
• Enter the PIN code, but do not press I (green key), instead
press the horn button and keep it pressed, or press the horn
button and keep it pressed, then hold the ID key against the
identifier unit.
The display will show:
- Running times and remaining operating hours before next
service (H)
- Error codes (E)
- Parameters (P)
- Machine number, hardware and firmware version numbers
(Pn)
- Display test (d)
- Collision sensor log (c)
- Calibration (CAL)
• Release the horn button at the required display.
• Step between the different functions above by turning the
speed control.

Programming
Do this if you get to program the operator-specific parameters:
NOTE.
Truck handling.
The handling characteristics of the truck will change if you
change any of the truck specific parameters. Do not change
any parameters without possessing the necessary know-how.

1. Enter the PIN code, but do not press I (green key), instead
press the horn button and keep it pressed, or press the horn
button and keep it pressed, then hold the ID key against the
identifier unit.
2. Release the horn button when the display shows “P”.
The parameter symbol on the display lights.
3. Turn the speed control to step to the current parameter.
Release the control when the display shows the correct
parameter number.

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4. Press the horn button again to change the value.

The parameter symbol on the display starts flashing.
5. Change the value by turning the speed control.
6. Confirm by pressing the horn button once more.
The parameter symbol on the display stops flashing and
remains lit.
7. Complete programming by pressing “O” (red key) on the
keypad or on the ID unit.
8. When restarting the truck following reprogramming, it takes
approx. 5 seconds until the truck is ready for use.

Parameters

No. Parameter Unit Min.- Profile 1/ Profile 2/ Profile 3/ Notes

type Max. optimum eco maximum
4 Acceleration % 10 - 100 70 50 100 In increments of 5
5 Automatic % 10 - 100 90 90 100 Braking force when
speed reduc- the speed control is
tion returned to the neu-
tral position.
In increments of 5
6 Maximum % 30-100 90 80 100 In increments of 5
speed
7 Turtle button % 30-100 50 50 50 Press the button for
a temporary reduc-
tion in speed. When
pressed again, the
speed returns to the
value set under
parameter 6.
The display alter-
nates between dis-
play of battery
status and SLO
(slow).
In increments of 5

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Error codes
X Y Z Z When an error has occurred, an error code is shown in the
numeric field (A) at the same time as symbol (E) is lit.

A The error code has the format X:YZZ, where X indicates the
affected function, Y the seriousness of the error, and ZZ what
kind of error it is.
X: Function or truck part affected by error. See the table
Y: Level. Depending on the seriousness of the error, the truck
will behave differently. See the table
E D C B ZZ: Type of error.
• Turn off the truck and try to start it again. If it doesn't work,
you should contact your service technician in order to get the
error corrected.

WARNING!
The truck safety can be endangered if an error code is ignored.
Always contact a service technician when an error code has
been shown.
Do not use the truck until the error has been corrected.

Code group (X) Function

1 Not used
2 Main system
3 Traction system
4 Hydraulic system
5-7 Not used
8 Options

Level (Y) Description Effect on the truck

0 Warning
1 Warning
2 Error
4 Critical error
5 Critical error
Pay attention. This is basically an informa-
tion code that indicates whether certain
truck functions are limited or do not work.
The truck function may have been set to
limited operation.
Hydralic functions are disengaged. The
truck can only be driven at creep speed.
The truck is stopped
The truck is stopped

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Error code list

The table below contains a limited number of error codes
together with corrective actions. In case of another error code,
please contact a service technician.

Code No. Error type Action

2.001 Emergency stop switch has Reset the emergency stop switch and
been activated restart the truck
2.003 Time for service Contact a service technician
2.501 Low battery voltage Inspect the battery
3.001 The speed control is not in the Move the speed control to the neutral
neutral position when power is position
switched on
3.002 The motor controller tempera- Drive the truck less intensively
ture exceeds +85°C
3.003 The motor temperature exceeds Drive the truck less intensively
+150°C
3.080 Incorrect values from tempera- Contact a service technician
ture sensors
3.081 Incorrect values from tempera- Contact a service technician
ture sensors
3.521 Low motor voltage Contact a service technician
3.522 High motor voltage Contact a service technician
4.001 Lift/lowering control not in neu- Move the lift/lowering control to the neu-
tral position at start-up tral position

Accessories
8.001 Safety speed, lifting and lower- Contact your supervisor
ing of forks disabled
8.020 Battery not connected to the Inspect the connection
built-in charger
8.021 Low battery voltage Inspect the battery
8.022 High battery voltage. Inspect the battery
8.023 Low charging temperature Charge the battery at normal tempera-
ture.
8.024 High charging temperature Check that the fan is operating or contact
a service technician
8.028 Charging time exceeded Inspect the battery
8.029 Overcharging beyond permit- Inspect the battery or contact a service
ted Ah technician

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Accessories
The truck can be equipped with different accessories to supple-
ment its functions or to further increase your safety when using
the truck. Accessories can be combined.

Fire extinguisher
(Only available in certain markets)

• Carefully read the instructions on the fire extinguisher to

make sure you know how to use it and what kind of inspection
is required.
• Always keep the fire extinguisher clean to enable easy read-
ing of the instructions.
• Refill the fire extinguisher immediately after use. Contact the
authorised service company.
The fire extinguisher must be inspected by a trained service
technician at the intervals indicated in the instructions.

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Warning lamp
(Only available in certain markets)
The warning lamp (A) blinks when the truck travels in either
direction.
A

• Press the switch B to switch the warning lamp on/off

B

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Truck log system

The truck log system's task is to increase the utilisation rate of
the truck fleet, increase the safety in the plant, and identify pos-
sible training needs of the operators that work in the facilities.
For your own and other's safety, turn off the truck when it is not
used actively.

ID unit
An ID unit used to start the truck can be installed. Two ID keys
are supplied as standard, while smartcards are available as an
option.
• Start the truck by depressing the green button (I), and then
hold the ID key/smartcard close to the identifier unit's reader
(see the picture). Green LED is lit when the truck starts
If the key/smart card isn't accepted, a red LED is lit during a
short while and the truck can't be started. Contact the manage-
ment to take measure.
Note: If you haven't activated the reader with the ID key/smart
card within 5 seconds, the procedure must be repeated.
• Switch off the truck by pressing the red button (O). The red
LED then lights for a short while.

smart access

Collision sensor
If you drive into an object the collision sensor will register this,
the truck speed will be limited to creep speed and the truck will
emit a sound.
• Reset the truck using pin code or ID key.

WARNING!
Dangerous driving.
Accidents can occur.
Always drive with care, good judgement and responsibility as
set out in the general safety regulations.

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Turtle button
The button can be used for a temporary reduction of the speed.

• Press the button once to reduce the speed temporarily, and

“SLO” is shown on the display.
The speed is controlled by means of parameter 7, see table in
chapter Controls and instruments.
Next time you press the button, the speed returns to the set
standard value.

Load support

The load support increases the stability of the load when han-
dling high loads.

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E-bar including mounting kit

An integrated universal bracket that can be used to install vari-

ous optional accessories needed on the truck.
The mounting bracket is designed to fit different accessories.
The position of the bracket can be adjusted to suit the task at
hand.
• To set a desired position, release the turning knob on the arm.
Then tighten the knob securely to prevent the bracket from
coming loose.

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Integrated charger
The built-in charger is adjusted from the factory for the type of
battery and size that is valid for the truck. If the truck is delivered
without a battery, the parameters must be set by the client.
• Prior to commencing charging, switch off the truck and dis-
connect all other electrical connections to the truck.
• Open the battery cover and connect the charger's plug to a
wall socket to start charging. Do not interrupt charging when
main charging is in progress or during equalising charging.
When the truck is charging, this is indicated on the display.

Main charging
The character display shows blinking dashes from left to right as
the battery is charged. The battery symbol and red key (O) blink.

Equalising charging
The four dashes on the left in the character display light continu-
ously, while the four dashes on the right blink from left to right to
show charging progress. The battery symbol and red key (O)
blink.

Charging completed
The character display alternates between display of capacity
value and available Ah units. The battery symbol lights continu-
ously and the red key (O) blinks.

• Disconnect the wall plug from the wall outlet, and put it back
in the holder in the battery compartment. The red button lights
continuously.
The truck is now ready for use.

If an error occurs
The error symbol lights and the error code is displayed in the
character display. See the error code list.The truck can be
switched off with the red key (O).
Note: The truck can't be used while the plug is connected to the
wall socket.

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Platform

The truck can be equipped with a folding platform, the platform

automatically folds up when not loaded.

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Working with the truck

Check before use
To maintain the security, the daily check must always be per-
formed, according to the following tables, at the start of the work
day or shift.
• Always report damages and errors to the management.
• Never use the truck until damages and errors are corrected
by a service technician.

Control item Action

Before starting the truck
Chassis Check for damage, remove dirt, etc.
Fork carriage Check for damage, remove dirt, etc.
Wheels Check for damage, remove oil, metal grindings, etc.
Emergency switch off Reset the emergency switch if it is pressed.
Battery See chapter Battery
Hydraulic system Check oil spill on the floor.
Contact a service technician when error occur and
refil of oil.
Drive unit Check oil spill on the floor.
Contact a service technician when error occur and
refil of oil.
Mast Check for damage, remove dirt, etc.

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Control item Action

After starting the truck
Battery capacity Check that the battery indicator on the display shows
enough capacity
Running time Check if it's time for maintenance by reading the time
meter indicator on the display. Contact a service tech-
nician.
Horn Check the function by pressing the button.
Parking brake Check the function by releasing the steering arm dur-
ing driving and make sure it returns to vertical position
and that the truck stops
Travel brake Check the function by pressing the steering arm
downward during driving
Travel direction selector Check the function, forward/backward
Speed control Check that the truck moves when you affect the speed
control
Control for fork handling Try to lift and lower the forks
Emergency switch off Check that the truck stops when you press the emer-
gency switch
Switch for safety reversing Check that the truck swaps driving direction to fork
direction, when you press the switch

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Operating the truck

Driving
1. Start the truck.
2. Move the tiller arm down to travel position (F).

3. Select desired travel direction, the parking break is released

automatically.
4. Start gently by accelerating slowly until you reach the
desired speed.
WARNING!
Always drive with care, judgement and responsibility to avoid
accident.

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Braking
• Brake by moving the tiller arm to the B2 position. When you
release the tiller arm it automatically returns to the parking
brake position B1.
B1

B2

Travel speed reduction

• Turn the driving direction selector/speed control to opposit
driving direction to reduce the speed.
or
• Release the driving direction selector/speed control so that it
returns to neutral position.
Note: Normal break mode during driving is the lower position of
the operating arm (B2).

Steering
• Steer by means of the tiller arm.

WARNING!
You can lose control of the truck if your hands or shoes are
oily.
Always wipe your hands and shoes clean before driving.
If the truck is stuck by some obstacle, don't use more power to
steer than what's used for steering the truck during normal driv-
ing. Try to get loose by carefully driving forward and backward,
and at the same time turn the operating arm.

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Handling loads
Never handle load that exceed classified lift ability according to
the type plate on the truck.
To increase safety, the values for speed, acceleration and speed
reduction have been reduced for lift heights higher than 1.8 m. If
higher speed, acceleration and speed reduction are required
also for lift heights higher than 1.8 m, contact a service techni-
cian.

Collecting a load
1. Lower the forks and carefully position the forks under the
load.
2. Lift the forks so that the load leaves the ground. Don't drive
at the same time as you lift the forks.
3. Start gently and then increase the speed.

Depositing a load
1. Stop the truck.
2. Lower the forks.
3. Drive out slowly when removing the forks from the load/pal-
let
NOTE:
The load can fall off if you drive the truck while you rise or
lower the forks.

Parking the truck

1. Stop the truck and disengage the travel direction selector.
2. Release the operating arm. The arm automatically returns to
parking break mode and the break is pulled.
3. Lower the forks fully to the floor.
4. Turn off the truck.

WARNING!
An accident may occur if someone unauthorized drives the
truck.

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Battery
The truck has been designed to be powered by a so called trac-
tion lead-acid battery with a nominal voltage of 24 Volts.
• Check that the battery in the truck is a 24 V traction battery
having a weight within the minimum/maximum values stated
on the identification plate.

Battery maintenance
Always perform battery check before charging a battery.

1. Pull out the connector from the battery/recharging socket.

2. Rinse off and dry the battery.

Charging the battery

GENERAL PROHIBITION
When charging the battery it is absolutely prohibited to smoke
or use a naked flame.
Use an automatic battery charger intended for charging traction
batteries.
The charger shall have an automatic maintenance charging fea-
ture for a certain period after the main charging period has been
completed. This eliminates the risk of overcharging the battery
and the need to monitor the charging procedure is reduced to a
minimum.
The charger shall have a minimum charging current of:

Battery (Ah) Charger (A)

150 - 300 30 - 50

WARNING!
Corrosive acid.
The battery fluid contains sulphuric acid. Fluid spilt on the skin
should be rinsed off immediately. Wash thoroughly with soap
and water.
If the fluid has come into contact with the eyes, wash the eyes
immediately using an eye shower, contact a doctor.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE
GLOVES WHEN CHECKING THE BATTERY!

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Before charging
1. Park the truck in the assigned charging area.
2. Ensure nothing prevents ventilation above the battery.
3. Turn off the truck.
4. Pull out the connector from the battery/recharging socket.
5. Make sure the battery charger is switched off.
6. Connect the battery charger to the permanently fitted battery
connector.
7. Start the charging unit.

WARNING!
Risk of EXPLOSION.
During the charging process oxygen and hydrogen gases are
always formed in the battery.
Short-circuits, naked flames and sparks in the vicinity of the
battery can cause an EXPLOSION.
Always switch off the charging current BEFORE removing the
battery connector.
Provide good ventilation, especially if the battery is charged in
a confined area.

During charging
8. After a couple of minutes, check that the charger indicates
the correct charge; see the charger's manual.

After charging
9. Make sure that the ammeter indicates an insignificant or no
reading and that maintenance charge lamp is on, if fitted.
10. Switch off the battery charger.
11. Disconnect the battery charger from the permanently fitted
battery connector.
12. Connect the battery connector to the truck.

WARNING!
Risk of short-circuiting.
The terminals can otherwise be damaged inside and result in a
subsequent short-circuit.
Do not pull the cables to disconnect from the charger.

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13. Check the fluid level and fill it with destilled water if neces-
sary. The fluid level should be around 10 - 15 mm above the
cell plates. If any cell has consumed an unusually large
amount of fluid, contact a service technician.
NOTE:
For valve-regulated batteries, it is not possible to check the
fluid level.

WARNING!
The battery case contains corrosive acid. Spilled fluid on the
skin must immediately be removed. Wash with soap and plenty
of water.
If the fluid was in contact with your eyes, they should immedi-
ately be washed with eye wash and a doctor should be con-
tacted.
ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLASSES AND PROTECTIVE
GLOVES WHEN CHECKING THE BATTERY!
For detailed instructions, please see the instructions provided by
the battery manufacturer.

Replacing the battery

• Only change to a tractionary battery with the same weight as
the original battery. The battery weight affects the stability and
breaking ability of the truck. Information about the smallest
allowed battery weight is written on the type plate of the truck.

WARNING!
Risk of moving the centre of gravity.
A battery weight that is too low gives impaired stability and
braking capacity.
The battery weight must be in accordance with the information
on the truck’s identification plate.
NOTE!
If the truck is equipped with an E-bar, this must be dismantled
before changing the battery.

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When changing the battery proceed as

follows:
1. Turn off the truck.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the battery connector.
4. Lift the battery with an approved lifting device and an
adapted battery yoke or lifting loops.

5. After charging, use the battery yoke/lifting loops to lift the

battery back into place.
6. Connect the battery connector on the battery.
7. Close the battery cover.
NOTE:
Make sure the cables doesn't get jammed, to avoid a short-cir-
cuit.

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Lateral battery replacement

WARNING!
Falling battery.
The battery can roll out of the truck if the truck is not standing
level.
Ensure that the truck is standing on a level surface before
opening the battery hatch.

1. Turn off the truck.

2. Open the battery cover.
3. Disconnect the battery connector.
4. Loosen the battery lock.
NOTE:
Make sure the cables doesn't get jammed, to avoid a short-cir-
cuit.
5. Push the discharged battery onto the battery change table,
and then push the charged battery into place.

6. Make sure the catches on the battery lock hook into the bat-
tery loop before lowering the battery lock.
7. Connect the battery connector on the battery.
8. Close the battery cover.

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Maintenance
• Make sure the truck undergoes maintenance regularly as
described under Periodic maintenance. The safety of the
truck, efficiency and length of life depends on the service and
maintenance it receives.
• Only use BT recommended spare parts for service and
repairs. See the BT spare parts catalogue.
BT recommends that you contact your closest BT representative
to sign a service and maintenance agreement to ensure the
truck’s operating economy and safety.
Only service technicians that are educated for this type of truck
may perform service work and reparations.

Service work for the driver

The driver must perform a daily check according to the tables in
chapter Working with the truck.

Maintenance for service technicians

Service technicians must perform maintenance as described
under Periodic maintenance.

Cleaning and washing

To prolong the truck's length of life, cleaning and washing must
be performed every week.
• Disconnect the battery before washing, by withdrawing the
battery connector.
• Wash the chassis, forks, rack, etc. When needed, use a
scourer diluted to a suitable concentration.
• Wash off loose dirt with tepid water.

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Periodic maintenance
An overview of the periodic maintenance work which a service
technician must perform on the truck at set intervals is presented
below. For a more detailed maintenance schedule, see the
Repair Manual.

500 hours
Inspection and lubrication of mast chains.

750 hours/12 months

(whichever occurs first)
Inspect the chassis, support arms, fork yoke, forks, parts
mounted on the frame, drive motor, drive unit, brakes, wheels,
tiller arm, electric system, hydraulic system, lift cylinder and
mast.
Clean the drive motor, brakes and electric system.
First oil change. Clean the tank and the oil strainer. Then replace
the oil after 4500 hours/3 years.

4500 hours/3 years

(whichever occurs first)
Replace the oil and clean the tank and oil strainer.

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Fuses
Pos. Function Type
1 Main fuse 125 A
2 Operating fuse 2 x 7,5 A

1 2

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Technical data
This table provides information on some technical specifications
for the standard truck version. Please note that deviations from
this information are possible.

Truck type SWE100 SWE120 SWE140

Rated lifting capacity, kg 1) 1000 1200 1400
Lift height, mm 1) 1400-33001) 1400-45001) 2700-48001)
Travel speed without load, km/h 6
Travel speed with rated load, km/h 6
Gradient without/with rated load, % 12/8
Turning radius with raised forks, mm 1346 1402 1402
(fork length 1150 mm, battery size 225 Ah)
Sound pressure level, average value over time 61
according to EN 12053 [dBA], margin of error 4 dB
Wheel pressure Please contact your local BT-representa-
tive for current information

1)
Correct value is specified on the truck's identification plate.
Static and dynamic tests are performed in accordance with
applicable sections of EN 1726-1:1998 paragraph 6.2, 6.3

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Transporting and storing

the truck
The truck’s dimensions and
weight as standard
NOTE! the truck’s dimensions and weight can vary with different
accessories.

The truck’s dimensions and SWE100 SWE120 SWE140

weight
Height, mm
Depending on the type of mast and lifting 1825-2151 1695-2576 1695-2585
height
Width, mm
770
Length, mm (225 Ah)
Fork length = 1150 mm 1831 1906 1906
Permitted battery weight, kg, (Ah)
Min 142 187 187
Max 285 285 285
Weight without battery
Lift height = 2700 mm – 709 709
Lift height = 3300 mm 588 – –

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Lifting the truck

WARNING!
There's a risk of tilting if the truck is lifted in the wrong way.
Therefore, always follow the lifting instructions below.

Lift using the hoist:

• Lift the truck from the marked lifting points.

Lift using another fork-lift truck:

• Secure the truck to the lifting truck’s forks.
• For information on centre of gravity, please contact the local
representative.

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Towing and transporting a defec-

tive truck
• Always remove the load before towing or transporting the
truck to the site of repair.
Note: The truck that is towed must always have a driver that fol-
lows, in order to steer and brake.

Tow using a tow truck and tow wagon:

1. Lift the truck onto the tow wagon, see the instructions under
Lifting a truck.
2. Connect the truck to the wagon.
3. Drive with care.
4. Lift off the truck according to the instructions under Lifting a
truck.

Emergency travel mode

If the truck for some reason stops operating and remains immo-
bile in an unsuitable place, it is possible to activate the emer-
gency travel mode to move the truck out of the way.

1. Enter your PIN code.

2. Press the horn button and keep it depressed.
“Ed” is displayed.
3. Relase the horn button.
All lamps blink and “SLO” is displayed.
It is now possible to drive the truck, but exercise extreme cau-
tion. It is not possible to brake by raising the tiller arm.
If the truck is on an incline, be even more careful when using the
emergency travel mode. If too much acceleration is used, there
is a risk the truck can roll away. To stop the truck, change the
travel direction to the opposite direction.
With some errors, the emergency travel mode will not operate.
In this case, it is not possible to receive information about the
error.

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Storing the truck

Take the following action if the truck is not used for a long period
of time:

Battery
• Recharge the batteries fully and carry out usual battery main-
tenance.
• If the truck will not be used for three days or longer, discon-
nect the battery connector.
• Maintenance charge the battery every third month and
check the fluid level.

Hydraulic system
• Following long-term storage of more than one year, replace
the oil in the hydraulic oil system. For oil and grease speecifi-
cations, se the Repair manual.

Drive unit
• Block up the truck’s drive section to take the load off the drive
wheel, when stored for periods longer than one week.

Starting after a period of disuse

Following long-term storage and prior to using the truck, be sure
to inspect it according to the tables in the Working with the truck
chapter.
• When stored for a period greater than three months carry out
preventive maintenance as set out in the instructions, 750
hours interval.

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Recycling/discarding
Discarding the battery
Batteries are hazardous to the environment and should be
returned to the manufacturer for recycling.

Scrapping the truck

In the truck, material of reusable metal and plastic is included.
The tables show which materials that are used in the truck part
system.

Chassis
Chassis Steel
Mast Steel
Finger guard (mast) PET plastic
Battery cover ABS plastic
Drive unit Steel and cast material
Bushings Composite and Teflon
Finish Epoxy-polyester
Wheels Polyurethane and rubber

Hydraulic system
Oil tank Polythene
Pump unit Steel and aluminium
Hoses Rubber and steel
Cylinders Cast iron and steel

Electrical system
Cables Copper cores with PVC
sheaths
Electronic board Reinforced glass fibre circuit
board laminate
Motors Steel and copper

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Certificate
Certificate (Radio transmitter)

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Certificate (Truck)
EC Declaration of Conformity

We,
declare that the machine:
Make:
Type:
Notified body no: 0404* Cert.no.: -
Serial no:
Designation of machinery: Industrial truck

As described in attached documentation is in conformity with:

- The Machinery Directive 98/37/EC (until 2009-12-28), 2006/42/EC (from 2009-12-29) by comply-
ing with the following standards; EN 1726-1, EN 1726-2 and EN 1175-1.
- The Directive Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC by complying to following standards;
EN 12895.

Other information

The Product Development Department at the company on the address above is authorised to com-
pile the Technical file for the products for which this certificate is valid.
For deliveries to countries outside the European Union, differences may occur with regard to
requirements for documentation in the local language.
* SMP Svensk Maskinprovning AB, Fyrisborgsgatan 3, S-754 50 Uppsala,
Telefon/Telephone: +46 10-516 64 00, Telefax: +46 18-12 72 44.

Modification no _______________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________
Place & date of issue Signature

__________________________________________________________________
(Company) (Clarification of signature)

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