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3.2.7 Operating Brakes
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Brakes can be easily applied by
pulling the brake handle towards
the handle bar
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Release brakes by pressing
down the brake release lever
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In this loaded-reach position the
brakes must be applied.
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When ‘reaching’ load at height,
always apply brakes.
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Applying the brakes fixes the
pivot point at the wheel position
and improves leverage on the
load.
Brake Disengaged
Brake Engaged
Brake Handle
Engaging Brake
Brake Catch Release
Activating Brake
Catch Release
Releasing Brake
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Brakes work like the park brakes on a car
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Once engaged, it will automatically stay on until released
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Direction of
uncontrolled load
movement with
BRAKES ON
Direction of
uncontrolled load
movement with
BRAKES OFF
Locking the front wheels with the brakes turns the device into a ‘first class
lever’ improving controllability of load in loaded high-reach situations
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