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Know the Hazards

Steering & Travel

21  Steering & Travel

LIFT TRUCKS ARE NOT LIKE AUTOMOBILES

Your lift truck does not steer or drive like an 

automobile. Be sure you are trained to operate this 

truck. Drive slowly until you get used to the steering 

and all other controls.

STEERING AND DRIVING

You will need to drive your truck both in the direction 

of the forks (forks first) and also away from the forks 

(power unit first or forks trailing). Steering is not the 

same in both directions (see pages 21 and 22). 

SIMILAR LOOKING TRUCKS CAN BE DIFFERENT

This style truck can be built with one of two different 

types of steering. Your company has selected the type 

which is best for your work area.

Caution: 

If you ever drive a different truck, even one  

that looks like yours, be careful. The steering may  

be different.

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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 or steering and 

braking. Be careful and allow for a longer stopping 

distance.

Don't run over objects on the floor.