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Additional Options

SKID ADAPTOR OPTION

Lift the skid adaptor until you can move it forward and

lower it to the forks.

Make certain the skid adaptor is secure when you return

it to the upright position.

LOAD BACKREST OPTION

Your company may have ordered

a load backrest if you must handle loads

that are unstable or not secured.
Don't place your hand or arm over the backrest.  It could

be pinned or crushed by the load.
There are three types of backrest.

PIVOTING TYPE

Lift up on the handle and swing the backrest forward if

you need to service the battery.  When you return the

backrest to the upright position, make sure the handle is

all the way down and the backrest can't swing forward.

LIFT-OFF TYPE

You can remove or install this backrest as required.

Note:  

Use a hoist if the backrest is heavy.

BOLT-ON TYPE

Need not be removed to change the battery.

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Know the Hazards

Know the Hazards

PROTECT YOUR HANDS AND ARMS

Loads can shift and fall against the backrest.  Keep your

hands and arms on the power unit side of the backrest.
Do not use the work assist tube as a handhold.  Keep

one hand on the grab bar while riding.

WATCH FOR OTHER WORK ASSIST HAZARDS

Make certain the work assist tube will clear all doorways,

lighting, racks  and other surrounding obstructions.
Be sure any additions to the work assist tube will not

interfere with control handle movement.

SIMILAR LOOKING TRUCKS CAN BE DIFFERENT

If you ever drive a different truck, even one that looks

just like yours, be careful.  It may not have the same

options.

WORK ASSIST TUBE OPTION

This feature provides a location for attaching work assist

options such as: lights, fan, clipboard etc.
While traveling, be sure that the work assist tube will

clear doorways and other surrounding obstructions.
The work assist tube does not have a gripping surface,

nor is it located to serve as a handhold.  Always keep

one hand on the grab bar while riding.
Make certain any options fastened to the work assist

tube do not interfere with operation of the control handle.

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Do not add any
device that will
interfere with
movement of the
control handle.

Handle Must

Move Freely

Watch For

Obstructions

Make certain this
tube will clear
doorways and
any surrounding
obstructions.

Keep your hands
in the proper
operating position
while riding.

This Tube Not

A Handhold

 WARNING