Daewoo Counterbalance Forklifts Tucson

Operating a Standard Counterbalance forklift

1 Perform a pre-shift check prior to using the machinery. Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines state that a pre-shift checklist should be carried out at the start of each work shift. Every different equipment and its attachments has its own checklist listing steering, brakes, emergency brakes, lights, horn, controls and safety features.



2 Start up the equipment and check controls. First make sure that your seatbelt is fixed firmly and the seat is securely in place and adjusted for your comfort. Look under the machine after you move it for any signs of leaks. The operation of each kind of forklift is different.



3 The basic operation of a vehicle is basically as opposed to a standard motor vehicle. The lift truck has a rear end swing of the lift truck happens since the truck steers with its rear wheels. Disregarding this information is a main reasons for injuries and accidents to workers. The nearly 90-degree turn from the front wheels must be performed with utmost care. These top-heavy machines have a high center of gravity even without a load. When moving or lifting a load this top-heaviness is exacerbated.



4 Keep forks near the floor when traveling. Use caution when approaching loads. Be certain the forks line up properly with the pallet. Lift the load just as high as is needed, tilting it back to help stabilize the machinery. Only drive backwards if the load is so bulky that it interferes with driver vision.



5 Check the wheels on trucks/trailers prior to loading and unloading. Do not travel on slopes, especially when carrying a load. The machinery is prone to tip-overs on an incline. When driving on a slope is unavoidable, always drive up the incline and back down. The load should be kept on the uphill side of the truck.



6 The lift truck driver must always be in firm control all the time. Tipping over is the primary cause of operator injuries. The operator should never try to jump out of the truck in the event of a tip-over. The safest way is to lean away from the direction of fall while holding the steering wheel and bracing your feet.

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