To make sure that the operator of the forklift remains safe and to prevent forklift misuse wherever possible, the counterbalance forklift driver is encouraged to take these following measures to keep the machinery functioning optimally.
Tires: Whenever tires are missing chunks or are worn badly, they must be replaced. Tires which are in poor shape can cause jarring impacts to the operator, the axle components, to the wheel parts and to the load itself. Challenging applications require using proper types of tires for utmost functioning of the lift truck. In order to be certain that your equipment has the correct 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 can greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, which creates a potentially dangerous working environment. Being sure to complete frequent fork inspections by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to occur on a regular basis so as to make sure that your equipment is functioning at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Operators who ride on the inching pedal could cause damage to the transmission. In order to avoid major component breakdown and failure, 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 can work at full speed. When the hydraulics are not being utilized, the brake pedal is utilized for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Whenever the unfortunate circumstance of a forklift encountering an impact to surroundings and products at high travel speeds happens, wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments all suffer. Following what operators drive which models by assigning equipment to an operator can help track who is responsible for the abuse 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 reduce impact damage.
Training: Regular training and ongoing training is key to make sure that your equipment is well maintained. Users of the machines 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 perform the required daily checks so they could properly operate the machinery before utilizing it.