To make certain that the operator of the lift truck remains safe and to prevent forklift misuse wherever possible, the counterbalance lift truck operator is encouraged to take these following actions to keep the machinery working optimally.
Tires: Whenever tires are missing chunks or are worn badly, they should be replaced. Tires that are in terrible shape can cause jarring impacts to the driver, the axle components, to the wheel components and to the load itself. Demanding operations involve utilizing proper tires for maximum functioning of the lift truck. So as to be certain that your machine has the proper tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Operating a forklift with worn tires can add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This can really jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that creates a potentially dangerous work setting. Being sure to complete frequent fork checks by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to happen on a regular basis in order to make sure that your machine is functioning at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem which is caused by drivers who ride the inching pedal. In order to prevent major component failure and breakdown, the inching pedal should ideally only 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 utilized, the brake pedal is used for regular stopping of the truck.
Impact: Whenever the unfortunate circumstance of a forklift encountering an impact to products and surroundings at high travel speeds happens, wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments all suffer. Following which operators drive which units by assigning machinery to an operator 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 alternatives on your forklift truck could help you to greatly reduce impact damage.
Training: The key to making sure that your machine is correctly maintained is regular and ongoing training. The machinery 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 carry out the required checks on a daily basis so they can correctly operate the machine before using it.