To be able to avoid lift truck misuse wherever possible, counterbalance forklift drivers are encouraged to take the following measures to keep the machinery working in a safely manner and to make certain that the operator remains safe.
Tires: Tires should be replaced when they are worn badly or are missing chunks. If the tire is in rough shape, they could cause sharp jarring impacts to the operator, the axle parts, to the wheel parts, and to the load itself. Demanding applications require utilizing proper kinds of tires for maximum functioning of the lift truck. So as to be certain that your machine has the correct kind of tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Furthermore, operating a lift truck with poorly worn tires can also cause premature wear on the bottom of the forks. This can greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that creates a potentially dangerous work setting. Being sure to perform frequent fork checks by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to occur regularly in order to make certain that your machine is functioning at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Operators who ride on the inching pedal can cause damage to the transmission. In order to avoid major part failure and breakdown, the inching pedal should ideally only 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 utilized, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Forklifts will ultimately encounter many impacts with their environment and surroundings when driving fast. Possible impacts may include the forks, wheels, backrests, tires and attachments. Following which operators drive which units by assigning equipment to a driver can help track who is accountable for the misuse to the machinery. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as alternatives on your lift truck can help you to greatly reduce impact damage.
Training: Ongoing training and regular training is vital to make certain that your equipment is correctly maintained. Users of the machinery need to be on board with good maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are trained correctly and know how to carry out the necessary daily checks so they can properly operate the equipment before utilizing it.