In order to prevent forklift misuse wherever possible, counterbalance lift truck operators are encouraged to take the following measures to keep the equipment working as safe as possible and to make certain that the driver remains safe.
Tires: Whenever tires are worn badly or missing chunks, they should be replaced. Tires that are in bad shape could cause jarring impacts to the driver, the axle parts, to the wheel components and to the load itself. Challenging applications require utilizing correct kinds of tires for maximum performance of the lift truck. In order to be certain that your machine has the proper type of tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Moreover, operating a forklift with poorly 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 complete routine fork inspections by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to occur on a regular basis in order to make certain that your machine is operating at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem that is caused by drivers who ride the inching pedal. To be able to prevent major component breakdown and failure, the inching pedal should ideally just 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 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 forklift encountering an impact to products and surroundings at high travel speeds occurs, forks, wheels, backrests, tires 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 equipment. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as options on your forklift truck could really help you to really reduce impact damage.
Training: Ongoing training and regular training is vital to make sure that your equipment is correctly maintained. Users of the machinery need to be on board with proper maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new drivers are properly taught and know how to carry out the necessary checks every day so they could properly operate the machine before using it.