To make sure that the operator of the lift truck remains safe and to avoid forklift abuse wherever possible, the counterbalance forklift driver is encouraged to take these following measures to keep the machine functioning optimally.
Tires: Tires must be replaced when they are missing chunks or are worn badly. If the tire is in bad shape, they can cause sharp jarring impacts to the driver, the axle components, to the wheel parts, and to the load itself. Challenging applications require using proper types of tires for maximum performance of the forklift truck. So as to be certain that your machine has the proper type of tires, ask your local dealer for an application survey.
Forks: Additionally, operating a lift truck with badly worn tires could also cause premature wear on the bottom of the forks. This could greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, which creates a potentially dangerous work setting. Being sure to perform routine fork inspections by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to occur regularly in order to make certain that your equipment 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 part breakdown and failure, the inching pedal should 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 could 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 lift truck encountering an impact to products and surroundings at high travel speeds occurs, wheels, forks, tires, backrests and attachments all suffer. Following which operators drive what models by assigning equipment to an operator can help track who is accountable for the misuse to the equipment. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as alternatives on your lift truck can really help you to greatly decrease impact damage.
Training: The key to making sure that your machinery is well maintained is ongoing and regular training. The machines users need to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are properly taught and know how to perform the necessary daily checks so they can properly operate the machinery prior to utilizing it.