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Operation
3.3
Operation
The Hakomatic B 1050 W can be driven
for a maximum of 5 minutes on surfaces
which have a gradient in excess of 6%.
Adapt your driving style to the
local conditions (floor charac-
teristics, persons in the vicinity,
obstacles etc.).
3.3.1 Switching the vehicle on
Please read Section 1 before
switching the vehicle on.
Carry out the following steps so that the
vehicle is ready to operate:
• Disconnect the battery plug from the
charger and connect it to the vehicle.
When connecting the battery
plug to the vehicle, switch the
key switch to off (lock position
0) beforehand.
• The vehicle is equipped with a safety
shutdown via a seat contact (dead
man's switch). This means that it is
essential for operating personnel to
be seated in the driver's seat to be
able to operate the vehicle.
• Ensure that the driving direction se-
lection switch is in its zero setting, re-
fer to accelerator for driving forwards
and backwards in Section 3.2.1.
Fig. 21
• Actuate the service brake with your
foot in order to prevent accidentally
accelerating the vehicle, refer to
Service Brake in Section 3.2.1.
• Insert the key in the key switch
(Fig. 21).
• Turn the key from lock position 0 to
position 1.
The vehicle is ready to operate.
3.3.2
Accelerating
• Use the direction switch to select the
required driving direction: Move the
switch forwards for forward drive,
move the switch back for reverse
drive.
• Release the parking brake, refer to
Safety Catch in Section 3.2.1.
• Press the accelerator down slowly
with your right foot until you reach
the required driving speed.
