Be careful turning while traveling forks first. The; power unit will swing wide in the opposite direction.; Make sure you have clearance, and watch out for people- Page 7

Know the Hazards

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Steering & Travel

POWER UNIT SWING

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

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.

STEERING

You control steering by moving the control handle from side to side.
For example:  This picture shows the directions the truck can turn
when the control handle is moved to the approximate position shown.

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Power On & Off

KEY SWITCH

Turn the truck on by turning the key to ON (green dot).

Turn the truck off by turning the key to OFF (red dot).

Always turn the key off and make certain coast is off
when leaving the truck.

POWER DISCONNECT

Pull up on the battery connector to disconnect the battery
and cut all power.

Always disconnect the battery any time the truck isn’t
working right.  The key switch does not cut all power to
the truck.

Don’t use the truck if it’s not working right.  Report the
problem to your supervisor.

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BATTERY CHARGE METER OPTION

The lighted bar shows how much charge is left in your
battery.  A flashing light will warn you that the battery is
getting low.  Two flashing lights mean you must have the
battery changed or recharged.