Komatsu Cushion Tire Forklifts San Diego

Forklift Controls

One of the most common pieces of machinery you will see in any warehouse is a forklift. These all-around equipment consist of a vehicle with two split forks at the front that could haul and lift bulky objects.



The regular lift truck is built to function and move in small spaces and is able to lift objects to and from high up places. Lift trucks are still really dangerous equipment and have to be used in a safe manner all the time, after proper training and certification has taken place.



When new to a lift truck, make time to read the owner's manual and be familiar with the controls. Be certain to take note of the location of each particular control and what particular feature it functions. Nearly all forklifts have two levers which control the forks. The first lever controls the height of the fork. In order to make the forks go down, the lever should be pushed forward. To be able to move the forks upwards, you simply pull back on the lever.



The forklift's second lever is used to tilt the forks allowing for better distribution of weight across the forklift. This tilting action helps to keep items steady and won't allow things to fall off when driving. Furthermore, it helps objects slide off while unloading in a more balanced way.



In order to tilt the forks back, you pull the lever back and in order to tilt the forks forward, you just push the lever forward. Several types of forklifts are outfitted with a third lever that controls the fork width. Each and every one of these levers is located just to the right of the driver's seat.



Inexperienced drivers should take advantage of experienced coworkers who can go over the controls with them. Be certain to do this when the forklift is turned off and not in use. Ask the trained expert if you have any questions regarding how something works.



Watch how the coworker demonstrates the function of each of the controls. Observation is often the best method to learn a new skill. On hydrostatic lift trucks, notice that to be able to make the machinery go, you utilize the gas. And if you want to make it stop, you just release the gas pedal. There is no brake on these kinds of lift trucks. There are several hydrostatic models that are equipped with battery powered engines that turn off when the gas pedal is released. They start up once the gas pedal is pushed again.

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