To make sure that the driver of the lift truck remains safe and to avoid lift truck abuse wherever possible, the counterbalance forklift operator is encouraged to take these following measures to keep the machinery functioning optimally.
Tires: Tires must be replaced when they are worn badly or are missing chunks. If the tire is in bad shape, they can cause sharp jarring impacts to the driver, the axle components, to the wheel parts, and to the load itself. Challenging operations require using proper kinds of tires for maximum performance of the forklift truck. So as to be certain that your machine has the proper kind of tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Operating a lift truck with worn tires could add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This can really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that can lead to a potentially dangerous working environment. Being certain to complete routine fork inspections by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to happen regularly so as to make sure that your machine is operating at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem which is caused by operators who ride the inching pedal. In order to prevent major part breakdown and failure, the inching pedal should ideally just be engaged when you want to apply the brakes while revving the engine and when you are approaching a rack. When the engine is revving, the hydraulics can work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being used, the brake pedal is utilized for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Forklifts would ultimately encounter numerous impacts with their environment and surroundings when driving fast. Possible impacts could incorporate the wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments. Following which operators drive which units by assigning equipment to an operator can help track who is accountable for the misuse to the machine. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as alternatives on your lift truck could help you to greatly decrease impact damage.
Training: Regular training and ongoing training is vital to make sure that your equipment is correctly maintained. Users of the machines need to be on board with good maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are correctly trained and know how to perform the required inspections every day so they could correctly operate the machine before utilizing it.