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23 Foot 

Brake

Foot Brake

BRAKE OFF

Step all the way down on either the fl oor brake pedal 
or the left pedestal brake pedal.  
The brakes are now "off".

BRAKE ON
• Floor Brake Pedal

When operating with both feet on the fl oorboard, 
lift your heel or move your foot off the fl oor brake 
pedal to apply the brakes.  Keep a part of your foot in 
contact with the fl oorboard.

• Center Pedestal Brake Pedal

When operating with either foot on the pedestal, step 
on the center pedestal brake pedal to apply 
the brakes.

Know the Hazards

WATCH YOUR FEET

Keep your feet inside the truck and on the pedals/
pad at all times. This truck weighs about 3630 kg or 

(8000 pounds)

 without a load on the forks. 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.

KEEP YOUR BALANCE

Put your hands on the controls and keep your feet on 
the floorboard. This, along with leaning back against 
the cushion, gives you better stability.

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.