WER UNIT SWING- Page 9

Raising & Lowering

Know the Hazards

Steering & Travel   16

Steering & Travel

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WER UNIT SWING

WER UNIT SWING

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Be careful turning while tra

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WN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS

WN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS

Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors.  Slow

Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors.  Slow

down or you could lose control of steering and braking.

down or you could lose control of steering and braking.

Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.

Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.

Don't run over objects on the floor

Don't run over objects on the floor

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STEERING

You control steering by moving the control handle from side to side.

For example:  This picture shows the directions the truck can turn when
the control handle is moved to the approximate position shown.

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TO RAISE OR LOWER

Push the Raise/Lower Rocker until the forks are at the
desired height.  Release the rocker.