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Traveling & Plugging

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control away from you, toward the
mast, to travel forks first.  Move the control toward you,
away from the mast, to travel power unit first (forks trailing).

Use the accelerator on the floor to control travel speed.
The farther you push it down, the faster the truck will go.

When you sit down, the direction control must be placed
in neutral before you select a direction of travel.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, select the
opposite direction of travel.  Use the accelerator to control
how quickly you slow down.  Plugging will not stop your
truck as fast as using the foot brake.

Plugging does not hurt your truck.

HORN

Press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn.
Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.

Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a
crosswalk or intersection.

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Adjust the operator seat and steering
wheel to their most comfortable positions.
Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.

SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS

Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors.  Slow
down or you could lose control of steering and braking.
Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.

Don't run over objects on the floor.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck in
the shortest distance.  Use the foot brake in an emergency,
on ramps or in busy areas.

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.

Know the Hazards

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