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37  Be a Safe Driver

Be a Safe Driver

DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT

• Wear your harness and have the lanyard fastened  

  when elevated, working with an open side gate, or  

  with the narrow front rail option.
• Never stick an arm, foot 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 feet on the   

 pedals.
• Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.   

  Look where you're going, slow down in congested  

 areas.
• Slow down for slippery floors. Don't run over things.
• Travel with the platform close to the ground when  

  outside of an aisle. Place the load against the  

  vertical face of the forks.
• Be certain forks and load are in the travel position.
• Look where you are going before you change  

  direction of travel. Slow down when making turns.
• See that you have room to drive and turn. Check for 

   overhead objects. Watch out for power unit and   

  fork (load) swing.
• Make certain the load will clear the operator  

  platform before you use Traverse, Extend/Retract  

  or Pivot.
• 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. Watch for overhead obstructions.
• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area  

  where there is a risk of falling objects.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE

• Do not use this truck unless you are trained 

  and certified.
• 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

  fire hazards. Be certain your truck is the correct fire

  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. Don't use the truck.

• In an open area, test the braking and plugging.     

  Check at a slow travel speed first, then a faster one.  

  Know the distance it takes to stop before you  

  start work.

The most 

important 

component 

is you.

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