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Steering & Travel

STEERING AND DRIVING

You will need to drive your truck both in the direction of
the forks (forks first) and also away from the forks (power
unit first or forks trailing).  Steering is not the same in
both directions.

LIFT TRUCKS ARE NOT LIKE AUTOMOBILES

Your lift truck does not steer or drive like
an automobile.  Be sure you are trained to
operate this truck.  Even then, drive slowly until
you get use to the steering and all other controls.

This shows the direction your truck will turn, when you turn the steering handle clockwise.

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STEER/DRIVE WHEEL DIRECTION DISPLAY

The indicator lights show you whether the drive wheel is
straight (within 5 degrees), or turned either right or left.

Know the Hazards

POWER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while traveling forks first.  The power
unit will swing wide in the opposite direction.  Make sure
you have clearance, and watch out for people in the area.

SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS

Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors.  Slow
down or you could lose control of steering and braking.
Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.

Don't run over objects on the floor.

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