To make sure that the operator of the forklift remains safe and to avoid forklift abuse wherever possible, the counterbalance forklift driver is encouraged to take these following actions to keep the machinery running optimally.
Tires: Whenever tires are missing chunks or are worn badly, they must 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. Demanding applications require utilizing correct kinds of tires for maximum performance of the forklift truck. In order to be certain that your machine has the proper tires, ask your local dealer for an application survey.
Forks: Operating a forklift with worn tires could add to the premature wearing of the bottom of the forks. This could greatly jeopardize the ability of the forklift's truck to lift, which could result in a potentially dangerous work environment. Being certain to carry out frequent fork inspections by in-house maintenance technicians and by operators has to happen regularly in order to make certain that your machinery is operating at maximum capacity.
Transmission: Damage to the transmission system is a problem which is caused by operators who ride the inching pedal. In order to avoid major component failure and breakdown, the inching pedal should ideally only 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 can 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 surroundings and products at high travel speeds occurs, forks, wheels, tires, backrests and attachments all suffer. Following what operators drive which models by assigning equipment to an operator could help track who is responsible for the misuse to the equipment. By installing an impact monitor, a vehicle speed limiter or a keyless access system as alternatives on your lift truck can really help you to greatly decrease impact damage.
Training: The key to making sure that your equipment is correctly maintained is ongoing and regular training. The machinery users have to be on board with good maintenance and safety applications. It is required that all new drivers are taught properly and know how to perform the necessary daily checks so they could correctly operate the equipment prior to utilizing it.