Traveling & Plugging

BEFORE YOU DRIVE

Adjust the operator seat and steering wheel to their most comfortable positions.

Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.

TO BEGIN TRAVEL AFTER KEY UP:

•Place direction control in neutral.

•Step down firmly on the service brake pedal, then release.

TRAVEL DIRECTION AND SPEED

Move the direction control lever away from you, toward the mast, to travel forks first. Move the control toward you, away from the mast, to travel power unit first (forks trailing).

Use the accelerator on the floor to control travel speed. The farther you push it down, the faster the truck will go.

If the truck will not move, check the message display.

•RETURN TO NEUTRAL means the direction control must be put in neutral.

•DEPRESS BRAKE PEDAL means the brake pedal must be depressed firmly to release the parking brake.

PLUGGING

Plugging is another way to slow down or stop your truck. While the truck is moving, in either direction, select the opposite direction of travel. Use the accelerator to control how quickly you slow down. Plugging will not stop your truck as fast as using the foot brake.

Plugging does not hurt your truck.

HORN

Press the center of the steering wheel to sound the horn. Use it to warn pedestrians and other drivers.

Use your horn when you leave an aisle or come to a crosswalk or intersection.

Know the Hazards

SLOW DOWN FOR SPILLS OR WET FLOORS

Powder or liquid spills can cause slippery floors. Slow down or you could lose control of steering and braking. Be careful and allow for a longer stopping distance.

Don't run over objects on the floor.

PLUGGING VS. BRAKING

Of the two, the foot brake is designed to stop the truck in the shortest distance. Use the foot brake in an emergency, on ramps or in busy areas.

POWER UNIT SWING

Be careful turning while traveling forks first. The power unit will swing wide in the opposite direction. Make sure you have clearance, and watch out for people in the area.

LOOK WHERE YOU'RE GOING

Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.

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