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Traveling & Plugging

21  Traveling & Plugging

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Adjust the operator seat and steering 
wheel to their most comfortable positions.  
Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control away from you, toward 
the mast, to travel forks fi rst. Move the control 
toward you, away from the mast, to travel power 
unit fi rst (forks trailing).

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

When you sit down you must place the direction 
control in neutral before you select a direction of travel.

OPTIONAL FOOT OPERATED DIRECTION CONTROL

Instead of the hand operated direction control, your 
employer may have selected a foot operated control.  
Step on the left side of the pedal to travel forks fi rst, 
or the right side of the pedal to travel power unit fi rst 
(forks trailing).

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 will not stop your truck as fast as using the 
foot brake. 

Plugging does not hurt your truck.

Know the Hazards

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.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Driver distractions can cause accidents resulting in
injury or even death.

• Don’t use cell phones or similar devices while
  operating the truck. 

• Travel in the direction where you have the 
 best 

visibility.

POWER UNIT SWING

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

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

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

HORN

Press the center of the steering wheel to blow the horn. 
Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.

Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a 
crosswalk or intersection.