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Certification by your employer is a legal requirement before operating the truck.
Inadequate training can lead to serious injury or death.
Guidelines for safe truck operation and operator area awareness.
Procedures for handling serious accidents involving falls and truck tipovers.
Key safety practices for safe truck operation, including body part safety.
Using page headings and truck corner images to find topics efficiently.
Special sections detailing safety hazards and avoidance strategies.
Visual guides with text for safe and productive truck operation.
Description of stand-up rider trucks and their design for narrow aisles.
Key differences in operating a lift truck compared to a car.
Description of standard fork operations and available optional features.
Instructions on posture, controls, pedals, and driving techniques.
Identification of main controls like key switch, display, power disconnect, and steering.
Description of operator controls such as multi-task handle, brake pedal, and floorboard.
Capacity depends on load, height, and load center from the capacity plate.
Load center is distance from fork face to the center of an evenly distributed load.
Importance of load distribution and centering to prevent tipping and ensure stability.
Key details on the plate: serial number, capacity, truck type, weight, and attachments.
Understanding how lift height and load center affect capacity.
Check truck weight and load weight against floor/dock capacities.
Procedure for turning the truck's power ON and OFF using the key switch.
Correct foot placement on pedals and keeping clear of the entry bar.
Using the power disconnect button for shutdown and reporting issues.
Adjusting the optional armrest and floorboard for operator comfort and posture.
Using the posture relief step when the truck is not in operation.
Interpreting battery charge status and truck messages/event codes.
Understanding operator-correctable and service-required event codes.
Procedure for engaging and disengaging the service brakes.
Crucial warning to keep feet inside the operator area at all times.
How to move the truck forward (power unit first) and backward (forks first).
Method of slowing or stopping the truck by reversing handle direction.
Using the horn to warn pedestrians and other drivers.
Guidance on driving in both directions and understanding steering differences.
Caution regarding power unit swing when turning, especially forks first.
Warning about slippery floors affecting steering and braking.
Explanation of how rear-wheel steering affects truck turning direction.
Explanation of how front-wheel steering affects truck turning direction.
Raising, lowering, and tilting forks using the multi-task handle and thumb ball.
Check fork position for pallet entry and rack clearance, as load affects tilt.
Operating sideshift and other hydraulic options with the thumb ball.
Walk-around inspection checklist for truck safety and readiness.
Procedure for testing all functions, steering, and braking in a safe area.
Requirements for safe driving: training, certification, and truck inspection.
Key driving rules: keep body inside, hands on controls, feet on pedals, watch surroundings.
Rules for pedestrians, avoiding pinning, and prohibiting passengers.
Safety measures for docks, ramps, loads, grades, and turning.
Procedure for safely stopping, shutting down, and parking the truck.
Procedures for safely installing/changing batteries, including roller stand use.
Warnings about battery hazards (gas, acid) and using correct battery size.
Precautions before charging: designated areas, cell levels, charger compatibility.
All warning labels are critical for protecting yourself and others.
Covers caution, danger, and general warning labels on the truck.
Illustrations and text from various warning labels for clarity.
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