POWER UNIT SWING; SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS; KEY SWITCH- Page 8

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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 in the area.

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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