To ensure that the driver of the lift truck remains safe and to prevent lift truck abuse wherever possible, the counterbalance lift truck driver is encouraged to take these following measures to keep the equipment functioning optimally.
Tires: Tires should be replaced when they are missing chunks or are worn badly. If the tire is in bad shape, they could cause sharp jarring impacts to the operator, the axle parts, to the wheel components, and to the load itself. Demanding applications involve utilizing correct tires for maximum functioning of the forklift truck. So as to be certain that your machinery has the correct tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Furthermore, driving a lift truck with poorly worn tires can also generate premature wear on the bottom of the forks. This could really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that creates a potentially dangerous working environment. Being sure to carry out frequent fork inspections by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to occur on a regular basis in order to make sure that your machine is working at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Drivers who ride on the inching pedal could cause damage to the transmission. In order to avoid major part breakdown and failure, 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 could work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being used, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Forklifts will ultimately encounter many impacts with their surroundings and environment when operating at high speeds. Possible impacts could incorporate the forks, wheels, backrests, tires and attachments. Following what operators drive which units by assigning machines to a driver can help track who is responsible for the misuse to the machinery. By installing an impact monitor, a vehicle speed limiter or a keyless access system as options on your forklift truck can help you to greatly lessen impact damage.
Training: Regular training and ongoing training is key to make certain 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 necessary daily inspections so they can properly operate the machine before using it.