1 Safety instructions
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Notes on uphill driving:
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Never drive on uphill slopes of more than 25°.
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Check the terrain carefully before driving uphill.
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Never drive on slopes with slippery or loose ground.
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Shift your weight forwards.
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Never accelerate nor change the gear with a jerk. The vehicle could fall over back-
wards.
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Never drive over a hill top at high speed. There could be an obstacle, a steep
slope, another vehicle or a person hidden behind the hill top.
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Engage a suitable gear and drive uphill at a steady speed.
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When you start to slow down: shift your weight in uphill direction and brake.
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When you start rolling backwards: shift your weight in uphill direction and brake.
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Actuate the brake lock as soon as the vehicle is completely stationary.
Notes on downhill driving:
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Never drive on downhill slopes of more than 25°.
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Check the terrain carefully before driving downhill.
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Shift your weight backwards.
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Never drive down a hill at high speed.
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If possible, drive down the hill in a straight line.
