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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 (ANSI

/

ITSDF) B56.1

• Occupational Safety and

Health Act (OSHA) §1910.178,

Rev. 1999

• Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 

583

• National Fire Prevention 

Association (NFPA) 505

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