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Your Sit-Down Rider

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SIT-DOWN RIDERS

Your sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads. It is 
also designed to move loads over long distances.

YOUR RIDER 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. 

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

• Occupational Safety and 

Health Act (OSHA) §1910.178, 
Rev. 1999

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL 583)
• National Fire Prevention  

  Association (NFPA 505)

Hands on 

the control

Seated

Seat Belt 

Fastened