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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 (ASME) B56.1

• Occupational Safety and 
    Health Act (OSHA)           
    §1910.178
• Underwriters Laboratory

(UL) 583

• National Fire Prevention 

Association (NFPA) 505

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK WHILE RIDING

Keep both feet on the platform.  Place one hand on the
control handle and the other on the grab bar.  Keep
your entire body within the operator area.

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK

Take advantage of stop time.  Get off the truck and
flex your arms and legs.  Staying alert will help you
be a better and safer driver.

Feet on

platform

Hand on

grab bar

Hand on

control handle

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Your Walkie/Rider Pallet Truck

WALKIE/RIDER PALLET TRUCKS

As a rider your pallet truck is designed to move
loads over long distances.  You can also use it
as a walkalong truck and pick stock with it.

YOUR PALLET TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than 3
automobiles.
• You don’t steer the same.
• You don’t brake the same.
• You don’t accelerate the same.

7   Your Walkie/Rider Pallet Truck

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK WHILE WALKING
Forks First

When traveling forks first, use both hands to
operate the control handle.

Watch your feet if you change direction of travel.

Power Unit First

When traveling power unit first, stay to one side
of the truck and slightly ahead of the power unit.
Use the hand closest to the truck to operate the
control handle.

Watch your feet.

Stay out of the path of the truck.

Path of

Truck

Recommended

Walking Area