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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.

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK WHILE WALKING
Forks First

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

Watch your feet if you change direction of travel.

Power Unit First

When traveling power unit fi rst, 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.

Your Walkie/Rider Pallet Truck

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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.

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 (ANSI / ITSDF) B56.1
  (Download free from 
 www.itsdf.org)

• Occupational Safety and Health
   Act (OSHA)§1910.178 Rev. 1999

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583

• National Fire Prevention
   Association (NFPA) 505

Hand on
grab bar

H

and on

control handle

Feet on
platform

Recommended 
Walking Path

Path of
Truck