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MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE

• Do not use this truck unless you are trained and 

certifi ed.

• Be certain you understand how your truck works and 

the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if 
you have any doubts.

• Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load 

Center and Lift Height). Make certain you use the 
correct units of measure.

• Some trucks are not allowed in areas where there are 

fi re hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fi re 
safety type for the area.

• Make sure your hands and shoes are clean and dry, 

and your clothing is proper for the job

MAKE SURE YOUR TRUCK IS READY

• Inspect your truck before using it (see pages 33 and 

34). If it's not working right, or something is broken, 
report the problem to your supervisor. Don't use the 
truck.

• Be sure that any equipment added to the truck 

(terminal, fan, clipboard, etc.) is positioned so that it 
does not block your vision or interfere with safe and 
effi cient operation of the truck.

• In an open area, test the brakes and plugging. Check 

at a slow travel speed fi rst, then a faster one. Know 
the distance it takes to stop before you start work.

WHEN LEAVING YOUR TRUCK

• Stop your truck completely. Lower forks to the fl oor.

• Shut the truck off. Close the doors after you exit the 

truck if using a hard cab.

• Avoid parking on inclines. But if you must, block the 

wheels of your truck. Never park on a dockboard.

The most 

important 

component 

is you.

Be a Safe Driver

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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 (Download 
free from www.itsdf.org)

• Occupational Safety 

and Health Act (OSHA) 
§1910.178, Rev. 1999 
(Download free from 
osha.gov)

• Underwriters Laboratory 

(UL 583)

• National Fire Prevention 

Association (NFPA 505)