Foot Brake 22; Know the Hazards; BRAKE OFF- Page 23

Foot Brake   22

BRAKE OFF

Step all the way down on the brake pedal. The brake is

"off" and you can travel.

Note:

  Slowing or stopping the truck by plugging (see

page 23), requires power to the drive motor. You must

have the brake pedal all the way down for plugging  

to work.

BRAKE ON

Take your foot off of the brake pedal to apply the 

brake. When you release the brake pedal, power is cut 

to the drive motor. Remember, with the brake applied, 

you can't use plugging, (see page 23).

Know the Hazards

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKES WORK

Test the brake on your truck at the start of each shift.

Know the distance it takes to stop before you start

working.

If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you

to stop safely, don't drive the truck. Report any 

problem to your supervisor.