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Foot Brake

BRAKE OFF

Step all the way down on either the floor 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 floorboard, lift your
heel or move your foot off the floor brake pedal to apply
the brakes.  Keep a part of your foot in contact with the
floorboard.

• Center Pedestal Brake Pedal

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

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Know the Hazards

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK

Test the brakes 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.

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KEEP YOUR BALANCE WHILE STANDING

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

WATCH YOUR FEET

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

(8000 pounds)

even 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.