To make sure that the operator of the forklift remains safe and to avoid lift truck misuse wherever possible, the counterbalance lift truck operator is encouraged to take these following measures to keep the machine working optimally.
Tires: Tires must 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 driver, the axle components, to the wheel parts, and to the load itself. Demanding operations involve utilizing proper kinds of tires for utmost performance of the lift truck. In order to be certain that your equipment has the proper tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Driving a lift truck with worn tires can add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This could really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that creates a potentially dangerous work setting. Being sure to carry out routine fork checks by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to occur regularly in order to make certain that your machine is working at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem which is caused by drivers who ride the inching pedal. To be able to avoid major component failure and breakdown, the inching pedal must 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 are allowed to 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 operating at high speeds. Possible impacts could incorporate the wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments. Following which operators drive which models by assigning machines to an operator can help track who is responsible 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 lessen impact damage.
Training: The key to making certain that your machine is well maintained is regular and ongoing training. The machines users have to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are correctly trained and know how to perform the required inspections daily so they could properly operate the machine before using it.