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Use and Operation
4
Use of the truck
Truck brake systems
WARNING
The condition of the floor surface considerably
affects the braking distance of the truck.
The operator must consider this factor while driving.
While driving, the truck can be braked in the
following three ways:
• Releasing the drive control throttle
• Reversing the drive control throttle (see
also paragraph ⇒ Chapter "Reverse
drive", P. 4-52)
• With the tiller service brake
Braking by releasing the drive control throttle
• During travel, release the drive control
throttle. The truck will decelerate gently
to a stop.
Braking by reversing the drive control throttle
• During travel, turn the drive control throttle
in the opposite direction to the direction of
movement. The truck will decelerate more
forcefully but will come to a gradual stop.
When the truck has stopped, release the
drive control throttle.
CAUTION
Do not brake by reversing the drive control throttle
when travelling with a load on the forks.
CAUTION
Regulate the throttle by adapting truck braking to
the type of load you are carrying in order to avoid
losing the load.
Service braking
CAUTION
In hazardous situations, always brake using the
service brake.
• During travel, push the tiller to the upper
end position. The truck will decelerate very
quickly.
• During travel, push the tiller to the lower
end position. The truck will decelerate very
quickly.
WARNING
To activate the service brakes, always push the
tiller as far as it will go.
Parking brake
– When the truck is stationary and the tiller is
in the vertical rest position, the electromag-
netic brake functions as the parking brake.
Parking and stopping the truck
• Park in pre-arranged and designated areas
• Lower the fork arms to the ground.
• Release the tiller to activate the parking
brake
• Switch off the truck: turn the key to position
"0" and remove the key from the panel, or
alternatively switch off the truck by means of
the numeric keypad (Digicode) if available
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