33Be a Safe Driver
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Never stick a foot or any part of your body outside
the operator area, no matter how slow the truck is
moving. You cannot stop 3630 kg (8000 pounds)
with any part of your body. A foot or hand caught
between the truck and a fixed object will be crushed
or even cut off.
• Keep your hands on the controls and your feet on 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, retracted
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. 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.
• 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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