Yale A245, Operating Manual

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a skillful and alert operator. The location of the load and
load wheels require the operator to closely observe the
movement of the lift truck in relation to the aisle, rack posts,
and other loads. To prevent cutting corners when traveling
with the load trailing, make wide turns and watch clearan-
ces.
Standard Truck Braking
Motorized hand trucks have three methods of braking: 1)
Neutral Braking, 2) Plugging, or 3) Returning the control
handle to the brake
ON position.
1) Neutral braking applies a retarding force to the drive
wheels through the traction motor, allowing the unit to slow
to a stop. It is applied by returning the speed/direction con-
trol to the
OFF position. To remain stopped, the speed/
direction control must be in the OFF position.
2) Plugging is reversing the speed/direction control while
traveling, causing the unit to stop. Return the speed/direc-
tion control to the
OFF position to remain stopped. If the
control is not returned to OFF , the truck will accelerate in
the opposite direction.
3) The brake is applied when the control handle is in the full
up or full down position, or in the event a traction control
fault occurs. The brake is released by lowering the control
handle to the operating position and selecting a direction
with the speed/direction control. See
Figure 8 .
Operating Procedures
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