17 Traveling & Plugging; Traveling & Plugging; Braking & Brake Override- Page 15

17  Traveling & Plugging

Traveling & Plugging

TRAVEL

Move the Forward/Reverse Rocker
in the direction you want to travel.

The farther you move the rocker from the neutral
position, the faster the truck will move.

HIGH TRAVEL SPEED

For high travel speed, turn the travel speed switch
to the high speed position (      ), and move the
Forward/Reverse Rocker to the maximum travel speed
position.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down your truck.
While the truck is moving, in either direction, move the
Forward/Reverse rocker through neutral to the 
opposite direction of travel.

Plugging will not hurt your truck.

REVERSING BUTTON

If you accidentally hit the reversing button while 
working in close quarters, the truck will move in the 
direction of the forks until the button is released.

Be careful. The reversing button cannot prevent all
injuries.

Braking & Brake Override

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BRAKING

Move the control handle all the way down or all the 
way up to apply the brake.

When you let go of the control handle it will 
automatically go to the upper braking position. Check 
braking before you start working.

BRAKE OVERRIDE

If you must move your truck while in a confined area,
this feature allows you to override the brake and drive
slowly while the handle is in the upper "Brake On" area.

 
With the handle in the "Brake Override" part of the 
braking area, first put the forward/reverse rocker in 
neutral, and then move it to the direction you want to 
travel.

Watch your feet. Make sure you don't get pinned 
between the truck and a fixed object. Stay out of the 
path of travel.

Know the Hazards

MAKE SURE YOUR BRAKE WORKS

Test the brake on your truck at the start of each shift.
Know the distance it takes to stop before starting work.

If at any time the stopping distance is too long for you
to stop safely, don't use the truck. Report any problem
to your supervisor.

BE CAREFUL WHILE USING BRAKE OVERRIDE

Hands or feet caught between the truck and a fixed 
object will be crushed or even cut off. Stay out of the 
path of travel.

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Brake On

Brake On

Brake

Override

Brake On

Brake Off