4.6 Steering
CAUTION!
When driving around sharp corners, the driver extends beyond the contours of the
industrial truck.
Procedure
• Move the tiller (5) to the left or right.
The truck is steered in the required direction.
4.7 Brakes
WARNING!
Accident risk
The brake pattern of the truck depends largely on the ground conditions.
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The operator must take into account the travel route conditions when braking.
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Brake with care to prevent the load from slipping.
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During normal operation the truck is to be braked only with the service brake.
CAUTION!
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In hazardous situations swing the tiller to the brake position or press the
emergency disconnect switch.
The truck can brake in three different ways:
– By using the service brake (brake zone B).
– With the coasting brake.
– By inversion braking (braking and changing direction).
4.7.1 Braking with the service brake
Procedure
• Move the tiller (5) up or down to one of the brake zones (B).
The truck brakes to a halt regeneratively via the service brake.
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When braking regeneratively, energy is returned to the battery, ensuring a longer
service time.
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