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Your Sit-Down Rider

7  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 and fasten your seat belt. 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.

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DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

• Adjust the seat and mirror.

• Fasten your seat belt.

• Never stick an arm or any part of your body outside 

the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is 
moving. A hand or foot caught between the truck 
and a fixed object will be crushed or even cut off.

• Keep your hands on the controls and your feet by the 

pedals.

• Travel in the direction that gives you the best 

view. Look where you are going and slow down in 
congested areas.

• Slow down for wet or slippery floors. Don't run over 

things.

• Travel with the forks close to the ground and tilted 

up. Place the load against the load backrest (vertical 
face of the forks).

• Look where you are going before you change 

direction of travel.

• See that you have room to drive and turn. Always 

check for overhead objects. 

• Slow down when making turns.

• Avoid sudden movement of controls. Learn to use 

them smoothly at a moderate, even rate.

• Check clearances before raising or lowering the forks 

or load.

• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area 

where there is a risk of falling objects.