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CHECK YOUR DISPLAY

If your truck won't travel, or operates at a reduced speed,
check the indicator lights on the console display.

TRAVEL POSITION OF FORKS & CARRIAGE

Before traveling at full speed, you must pivot the forks
and sideshift the carriage so they do not extend past the
sides of the truck.  The pivot and traverse indicators will
light when the forks and carriage are properly positioned
(see pages 15 & 16).

You must also make certain that the load does not extend
past the sides of the truck.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Travel in the direction where you have the best visibility.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck in
the shortest distance.  Use the foot brake in an emergency,
on ramps or in busy areas.

YOU CAN'T HAVE BOTH

Plugging works only when the brake is off.  When you
step on the brake pedal, power is cut to the drive motors
and you will not be able to plug.

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Press the top of the direction switch to
travel in the direction of the forks (forks first).
Press the bottom of the switch to travel power unit
first (forks trailing).  Check the direction indicators on the
console display (see pages 15 & 16).

Use the accelerator on the floor to control travel speed.
The farther you push it down, the faster the truck will go.

The truck will not travel when the direction switch is in
the center (neutral) position.

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HORN

Press the horn button to blow the horn.   Use it to warn
pedestrians and other drivers.
Use your horn when you leave the aisle or come to an
intersection or crosswalk.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, select the
opposite direction of travel.  Use the accelerator to control
how quickly you slow down.

Plugging does not hurt your truck.

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