Forks First; Power Unit First; BUILT TO STANDARDS- Page 5

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 Rev. 1999

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583
• National Fire Prevention 

Association (NFPA) 505

Feet on

platform

Hand on

grab bar

Hand on

control handle

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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.

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.

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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