Crown TSP Series - Being a Safe Driver; Operator and Truck Readiness; Driving Cautiously and Alertness

Be a Safe Driver
35 Be a Safe Driver
MAKE SURE YOU ARE READY TO DRIVE
• Do not use this truck unless you are trained
and certified.
• Be certain you understand how your truck works and
the hazards that go with it. Don't drive the truck if you
have any doubts.
• Know the capacity of your truck (Load Weight, Load
Center and Lift Height). Make certain you use the
correct units of measure.
• 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 33 and 34).
If it's not working right, or something is broken, report
the problem. Don't use the truck.
• In an open area, test the braking and plugging. Check
at a slow travel speed first, then a faster one. Know
the distance it takes to stop before you start work.
The most
important
component
is you.
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Be a Safe Driver 36
DRIVE CAUTIOUSLY, BE ALERT
• Wear your harness and have the tether fastened when
elevated and working with an open side gate.
• Never stick an arm, foot 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 feet on the pedals.
• Travel in the direction that gives you the best view.
Look where you're going, slow down in congested areas.
• Slow down for slippery floors. Don't run over things.
• Travel with the platform close to the ground when
outside of an aisle. Place the load against the vertical
face of the forks.
• Be certain forks and load are in the travel position.
• Look where you are going before you change direction
of travel. Slow down when making turns.
• See that you have room to drive and turn. Check for
overhead objects. Watch out for power unit and fork
(load) swing.
• Make certain the load will clear the operator platform
before you use Traverse, Extend/Retract or Pivot.
• 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. Watch for overhead obstructions.
• Be extra careful if you must use your truck in an area
where there is a risk of falling objects.
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