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SAFETY RULES AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Rules
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VEHICLE OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
Safety Guidelines
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Only qualified and trained operators may drive this
vehicle.
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Drive only on level surfaces or on surfaces having
an incline of no more than 10% (5.6 degrees).
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Drive slowly when making a turn, especially if the
ground is wet or when driving on an incline.
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This vehicle may overturn easily if turned sharply
or when driven at high speeds.
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Observe all traffic regulations and speed limits.
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Keep all body parts (head, arms, legs) inside this
vehicle while it is moving.
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Keep the vehicle under control at all times.
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Yield right of way to pedestrians, ambulances, fire
trucks, or other vehicles in emergencies.
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Do not overtake another vehicle at intersections,
blind spots, or other dangerous locations.
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Do not drive over loose objects, holes, or bumps.
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Yield right of way to pedestrians and emergencies
vehicles.
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Stay in your driving lane under normal conditions,
maintaining a safe distance from all objects.
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Keep a clear view ahead at all times.
Starting:
1. Make sure the forward-off-reverse witch is in the
center “OFF” position.
2. Set the parking brake.
3. Hold down the foot brake.
4. Insert the key and turn it to the “ON” position.
5. Release the parking brake.
6. Release the foot brake.
7. Slowly depress the accelerator pedal.
While driving:
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Slow down and sound the horn to warn pedestrians
or when approaching a corner or other intersection.
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No reckless driving.
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Do not drive this vehicle on steep inclines or where
prohibited.
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Immediately report any accidents or vehicle
problems to a supervisor.
Loading and Unloading
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Do not carry more than the maximum number of
passengers allowed for this vehicle.
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Do not exceed the cargo load capacity.
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Do not load cargo that can fall off.
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Be careful when handling cargo that is longer,
wider, or higher than this vehicle, be sure to
properly secure all loads.
Parking
Before leaving the vehicle:
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Set the parking brake.
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Set the forward-off-reverse switch to the ` “OFF”
position.
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Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position and
remove the key.
In addition:
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If parking this vehicle on an incline, turn the
wheels to the curb, or block the wheels.
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Do not block fire aisles, emergency equipment,
stairways, or exits.
Towing
To tow this vehicle, attach a tow strap to the front bumper
tow-bar.
NOTE: If the vehicle is equipped with an
automatic electric brake, do not tow
the vehicle with the drive wheels on
the ground.
Use another driver to steer this vehicle while it is being
towed. Be sure the driver uses the brakes when the
towing vehicle slows or stops. Do not tow the vehicle
faster than 5 m.p.h. or its maximum designed speed,
whichever is lower.
If at all possible, this vehicle should be placed on a carrier,
rather than towing.