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Your Sit-Down Rider

7  Your Sit-Down Rider

SIT-DOWN RIDERS 

Your sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads.  It is 

also designed to move loads over long distances.

YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than 4 automobiles, and 

the steer wheels are in the rear instead of the front.

FORK FUNCTIONS, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL  

Standard fork or hydraulic functions are Raising and 

Lowering the forks plus Tilting the mast.   

Accessories such as Sideshift or Carton Clamp may 

also be included. Your company has decided which 

features are needed in your work area and should train 

you how to use them.

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK  

Sit down, fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.  Adjust 

the seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable 

positions. Keep your hands on the controls and your 

entire body inside the operator area.  Look in the 

direction you are going.

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK

Take advantage of stop time.  Flex your arms and legs.  

Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver.

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BUILT TO STANDARDS

This truck was designed and built 

to current industry and government 

standards and guidelines. For more 
information see the following:
• American National Standards Institute 

(ANSI/ITSDF) B56.1

  (Download free from www.itsdf.org)
• Occupational Safety and Health Act 

(OSHA) §1910.178, Rev. 1999

  (Download free from osha.gov)

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583
• National Fire Prevention Association 

(NFPA) 505

Hands on Controls

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