TRAVELING, STANDARD TRUCK; LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING, KEEP YOUR FEET CLEAR; TRAVELING, TOW HANDLE OPTION- Page 8

Traveling

TRAVELING, STANDARD TRUCK

Travel forks first with both hands on the push bar grips.
Travel with the load and forks close to the floor.  To stop

your truck in an emergency, lower the forks to the floor.
When maneuvering or moving the truck for very short

distances, it may be necessary to travel forks trailing.

Keep both hands on the push bar grips and make certain

your feet are clear of the truck and wheels.
Don’t run over objects on the floor.

Know the Hazards

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING, KEEP YOUR FEET CLEAR

Always be alert to the area around you and watch where

you are walking.  You could be pinned if you are caught

between the truck and walls, racks or other fixed objects.

A foot or hand could be crushed or even cut off.
Keep your feet clear of the truck and wheels.
Stay away from the edge of docks and ramps.
Watch where you’re going and check the floor around

you for obstructions.

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TRAVELING, TOW HANDLE OPTION

Travel forks trailing, pulling the truck with the optional

tow handle.
Travel with the load and forks close to the floor.   To

stop your truck in an emergency, lower the forks to the

floor, or carefully guide the truck into a wall or other

solid object. Watch out for a shifting or falling load

.

If the truck should begin to pick up speed, watch your

feet. Get out of the way if you can’t slow or stop the

truck.

NEVER USE THIS TRUCK ON AN INCLINE

Always travel with the load close to the floor.  To stop

your truck in an emergency, lower the forks to the floor,

or carefully turn the truck into a wall or solid object.
An incline or sloping floor can cause the truck to move

faster than your walking speed.
Watch your feet if the truck picks up speed.  If you can’t

stop the truck or slow it down, get out of the way.
Sudden stops can cause the load to shift or fall.  Protect

yourself and warn other people in the area.

Know the Hazards

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