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