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23  Traveling & Plugging

Traveling & Plugging

TRAVEL, POWER UNIT FIRST

Pull the multi-task handle toward you to travel in the 
direction of the power unit (power unit fi rst).

The farther you pull the handle from the neutral 
position, the faster the truck will travel.

TRAVEL, FORKS FIRST

Push the multi-task handle away from 
you to travel in the direction of the forks (forks fi rst).

The farther you push the handle from 
the neutral position, the faster the truck will travel.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your 
truck.  

While the truck is moving, in either direction, pull 
or push the multi-task handle through neutral to the 
opposite direction of travel.

Plugging will not hurt your truck.

HORN

Press the button on the multi-task handle to sound 
the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.
Use your horn when you come to an intersection or 
a crosswalk.

ADJUSTABLE MIRROR

Place the mirror in a position that allows you to see along the side of the truck when 
traveling in the forks fi rst direction.

When adjusting the mirror, keep in mind all seated and standing positions.

Pull the
multi-task
handle

Push the
multi-task
handle

Travel, power
unit first

Travel, 

forks first

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Driver distractions can cause accidents resulting in
injury or even death.

• Don’t use cell phones or similar devices while
  operating the truck. 

• Travel in the direction where you have the 
 best 

visibility.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the brakes are designed to stop the 
truck in the shortest distance. Use the brakes in an 
emergency or in busy areas.