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Foot Brake

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BRAKE OFF

Step all the way down on the left pedal.
The brake is now "off" and you can travel.

Note:

  Slowing or stopping the truck by plugging (see

page 17), requires power to the drive motor.  You must
have the brake pedal all the way down for plugging to
work.

BRAKE ON

Lift your left heel.  Let the left pedal rise until you have
the desired braking force.  Let the pedal come up all the
way for full braking.

As the brake pedal starts to lift, power is cut to the drive
motor.  Remember, without power to the drive motor you
can't use plugging.

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Know the Hazards

WATCH YOUR FEET

Keep your feet inside the truck and on the pedals at all
times.  This truck weighs about 4500kg or 10,000 pounds.
You cannot stop or even slow down that much weight
with your foot or any part of your body, no matter how
slow the truck is moving.

A foot or hand caught between the truck and a wall, post
or any fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKE WORKS

Test the brake on your truck at the start of each shift.
Know the distance it takes to stop before you start
working.

If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you to
stop safely, don't drive the truck.  Report any problem to
your supervisor.