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USE CAUTION, BE ALERT

• Watch where you're walking.  Don't let any part of your

body get pinned or crushed between the truck and a

fixed object.  Be even more careful when using the 

brake override feature.  Stay out of the path of travel.

• Stay to the side of the truck when traveling power unit

first.  Make sure the truck won't hit your leg or run over

your foot.

• When traveling forks first, keep both hands on the 

control.  Be careful when changing direction.  Keep 

your feet clear of the truck.

• 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.  Watch out for rough floors.

• Look where you are going before you change direction

of travel.

• See that you have room to turn.  Watch out for power

unit swing.

• Slow down when making turns.
• Avoid sudden movement of controls.  Learn to use 

them smoothly at a moderate, even rate.

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

where there is a risk of falling objects.

• Never ride on your truck.

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Walking Path

MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY

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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 use the truck if you

have any doubts.

• Know the capacity of your truck.  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 19 and 

20).  If it's not working right, or something is broken,

report the problem to your supervisor.  Don't use the

truck.

• In an open area, test the braking.  Check at a slow 

travel speed first, then a faster one.  Know the distance

it takes to stop before you start work.

T h e   m o s t

i m p o r t a n t

c o m p o n e n t

i s   y o u .

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