Tug Axis 5T—Operating Manual
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Controls
Key switch
The key switch must be turned clockwise to switch the unit on. When the unit is on, the
LED status indicator will be illuminated and the strobe light will flash. It is important to
note that the unit should be switched off and the key removed, whenever it is not in use.
This eliminates the risk of unauthorised movement and also prevents an unnecessary
use of battery power.
Emergency stop button and emergency back-off button
The controls have two emergency buttons.
1. Emergency stop button—in an emergency, push this button to stop the unit.
To release, slightly twist the button and it will pop back up.
2. Emergency back-off button—when pressed, the tug will momentarily travel
backwards to avoid pinning the operator against an obstacle, and then stop if the
throttle lever is not released. If this button is pressed when the throttle is released,
the tug will immediately stop. To reset the back-off function, switch off and switch
back on).
Only use the emergency buttons in an emergency.
Direction selector
Toggle the switch to select the desired
direction of travel (forward/reverse).
Throttle lever
This lever provides variable speed control
from zero up to 100% of the governed speed.
Releasing the lever will cause the tug to
decelerate and stop within three seconds.
Speed selector
The speed selector will always start in the SLOW position. Select a speed that you are
comfortable using. The speed can be changed whilst driving. It is advisable that you
operate this unit at a slow speed when entering a confined area.
