To be able to avoid forklift misuse wherever possible, counterbalance forklift drivers are encouraged to take the following actions to keep the machine running as safe as possible and to make certain that the operator remains safe.
Tires: Tires must be replaced when they are missing chunks or are worn badly. If the tire is in rough shape, they can cause sharp jarring impacts to the driver, the axle parts, to the wheel components, and to the load itself. Demanding applications require utilizing correct types of tires for maximum performance of the forklift truck. In order to be certain that your machine has the correct tires, ask for an application survey from your local dealer.
Forks: Operating a lift truck with worn tires can add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This could greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, that creates a potentially dangerous work setting. Being sure to complete routine fork checks by operators and by in-house maintenance technicians has to occur regularly in order to make sure that your machine is functioning at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Drivers who ride on the inching pedal can cause damage to the transmission. To be able to prevent major component failure and breakdown, 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 are allowed to 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 lift truck 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 a driver can help track who is accountable for the abuse to the machine. By installing an impact monitor, a keyless access system or a vehicle speed limiter as options on your forklift truck can help you to really reduce impact damage.
Training: The key to making sure that your machinery is properly maintained is regular and ongoing training. The machinery users have to be on board with good maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new operators are correctly trained and know how to carry out the necessary daily inspections so they could properly operate the machinery before utilizing it.