To ensure that the driver 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 machine functioning optimally.
Tires: Tires should 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 components, and to the load itself. Demanding applications involve utilizing correct tires for maximum functioning of the forklift truck. In order to be certain that your equipment has the correct tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Furthermore, driving a lift truck with badly worn tires can also generate premature wear on the bottom of the forks. This could greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that creates a potentially dangerous working environment. Being certain to carry out frequent fork checks by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to happen regularly so as to make sure that your machinery is operating at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Drivers who ride on the inching pedal can cause damage to the transmission. To be able to avoid major part breakdown and failure, the inching pedal must 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 used, the brake pedal is utilized 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, forks, wheels, backrests, tires and attachments all suffer. Following which operators drive what models by assigning equipment to a driver could help track who is responsible for the misuse to the machine. By installing an impact monitor, a vehicle speed limiter or a keyless access system as options on your forklift truck could help you to greatly decrease impact damage.
Training: Regular training and ongoing training is vital to make sure that your machinery is correctly maintained. Users of the machinery have to be on board with good maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are trained properly and know how to carry out the necessary inspections on a daily basis so they can correctly operate the machinery before using it.