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WHEN RIDING

• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside the
  operator area, no matter how slow the truck is moving.

You cannot stop 10,000 pounds with any part of your 
body.  A foot or hand caught between the truck and a 
fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.

• Keep your hands on the controls and feet on the platform.
• Stop your truck completely before getting off.

WHEN WALKING

• Stay to the side of the truck when traveling power unit

first.  Make sure the truck won’t hit your leg or run over
your foot.

• When traveling forks first, keep both hands on the   

control.  Be careful when changing direction.  Keep 
your feet clear of the truck.

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

• Look where you are going.  Don’t let your hands or feet

get pinned or crushed.

• Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.  

Slow down in congested areas.

• Slow down for wet or slippery floors.  Don’t run over 

things.

• Look where you are going before you change direction

of travel.

• See that you have room to drive and turn.  Watch out 

for power unit swing.  Slow down when making turns.

• Avoid sudden movement of controls.  Learn to use them

smoothly at a moderate, even rate.

• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area

where there is a risk of falling objects.

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MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE

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Do not use this truck unless you are trained
and authorized.

• Be certain you understand how your truck works and

the hazards that go with it.  Don’t drive the truck if you
have any doubts.

• Know the capacity of your truck.

• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are

fire hazards.  Be certain your truck is the correct fire
safety type for the area.

• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry, and

your clothing is proper for the job.

MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY

• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 25 and 26).
  If it’s not working right, or something is broken, report

the problem to your supervisor.  Don’t use the truck.

• In an open area, test the braking.  Check at a slow travel

speed first, then a faster one.  Know the distance it takes
to stop before you start work.

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The most
important
component
is you.