Still RX60 35-50, Original Instructions Manual

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Accelerate the unladen truck in a clear
area.
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Press the brake pedal (1) firmly.
The truck must decelerate noticeably.
Checking the parking brake on a gradi-
ent or a lorry ramp
DANGER
Risk to life if the truck rolls away!
If the parking brake is not applied, the
truck could run people over.
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Do not leave the truck until the park-
ing brake has been applied.
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Stop the truck on a steep gradient (e.g. a
HGV ramp) and actuate the parking brake.
The parking brake must hold the truck on the
incline.
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If the truck rolls away despite the parking
brake being applied, stop the truck using
the service brake.
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In an emergency, secure the truck with
wedges on the downhill-facing side to pre-
vent it from rolling away.
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Have the parking brake checked and re-
paired by the authorised service centre.
Checking the parking brake on a level
surface
WARNING
Risk of accident from abrupt deceleration!
The truck will decelerate abruptly if the parking brake
is applied.
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Fasten the seat belt.
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Use the available restraint systems.
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Find a sufficiently large and open area in
which nobody will be endangered or ob-
structed.
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Accelerate the truck to walking speed.
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Press the emergency off switch.
Operating
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Checks and tasks before daily use
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