Be a Safe Driver
| MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE | |
| • Do not use this truck unless you are trained | |
The most | and certified. | |
• Be certain you understand how your truck works and | ||
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important | the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if you | |
have any doubts. | ||
component | • Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load | |
Center and Lift Height). Make certain you use the | ||
| correct units of measure. | |
is you. | • 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 21 and 22). 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 brakes and plugging. Check at a slow travel speed first, then a faster one. Know the distance it takes to stop before you start work.
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
•Adjust the seat and mirror.
•Fasten your seat belt and pull it snug.
•Never stick an arm 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 your feet by the pedals.
•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.
•Travel with the forks close to the ground and tilted up. Place the load against the load backrest (vertical face of the forks).
•Look where you are going before you change direction of travel.
•See that you have room to drive and turn. Always check for overhead objects.
•Slow down when making turns.
•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.
•Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area where there is a risk of falling objects.
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