Crown Equipment M Series - Manual (Page 5)

BUILT TO STANDARDS
This truck was designed and built
to current industry and government
standards and guidelines. For more
information see the following:
• American National Standards
Institute (ASME) B56.1
• Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA) §1910.178
Rev. 1999
• Underwriters Laboratory
(UL) 583
• National Fire Prevention
Association (NFPA) 505
Hand on
the control
Walk to the side
Feet clear of the truck
Path of
Truck
Your Walkie Lift Truck
WALKIE LIFT TRUCKS
Your walkie lift truck can be used to lift, move
and stack loads. It is designed to travel short
distances and operate in areas with limited space.
YOUR LIFT TRUCK IS NOT AN AUTOMOBILE
With a load it may weigh more than an
automobile.
• You don't steer the same.
• You don't brake the same.
7 Your Walkie Lift Truck
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRUCK
Forks First
When traveling forks first use both hands to
operate the control handle.
Watch your feet if you change direction of travel.
Power Unit First
When traveling power unit first stay to one side
of the truck and slightly ahead of the power unit.
Use the hand closest to the truck to operate the
control handle.
Watch your feet.
Stay out of the path of the truck.
Recommended
Walking Area
Your Walkie Lift Truck 8