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Your Sit-Down Rider

SIT-DOWN RIDERS

Your sit-down rider truck lifts and stacks loads.  It is also
designed to move loads over long distances.

YOUR RIDER TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE

With a load it may weigh more than 3 automobiles, and
the steer wheels are in the rear instead of the front.

FORK FUNCTIONS, STANDARD AND OPTIONAL

Standard fork or hydraulic functions are: Raising and
Lowering the forks plus Tilting the mast.  Accessories
such as Sideshift or Carton Clamp may also be included.
Your company has decided which features are needed in
your work area and should train you how to use them.

HOW TO DRIVE YOUR TRUCK

Sit down, fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.  Adjust
the seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable
positions.  Keep your hands on the controls and your entire
body inside the operator area.  Look in the direction you
are going.

GIVE YOUR BODY A BREAK

Take advantage of stop time.  Flex your arms and legs.
Staying alert will help you be a better and safer driver.

BUILT TO STANDARDS

This truck was designed and built
to current industry and government
standards and guidelines.  For more
information see the following:

• American National Standards 

Institute (ASME) B56.1

• Occupational Safety and

Health Act (OSHA) §1910.178,
Rev. 1999

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 583

• National Fire Prevention 

Association (NFPA) 505

Seat Belt Fastened

Seated

Hands on controls

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