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Forklift Controls

In any warehouse setting, amongst the most common machinery is a lift truck or forklift. These all-around equipment are comprised of a vehicle with two pronged forks at the front which are capable of hauling and carrying heavy objects.



The standard lift truck is designed to work and move in small spaces and could lift items to and from high up places. Lift trucks are still very dangerous machines and have to be operated in a safe way at all times, after proper training and certification has taken place.



When new to a forklift, make time to read the owner's handbook and be familiar with the controls. Be sure to take note of the location of every particular control and what particular feature it functions. Most lift trucks have two levers that control the forks. The first lever controls the fork height. In order to make the forks go down, you push the lever forward. To be able to move the forks upwards, you just pull back on the lever.



There is a second lever which controls the forks tilt. This tilting capability allows for better distribution of weight. This tilting action helps to keep objects stable and won't allow items to fall off while driving. Furthermore, it helps things slide off in a more balanced method when unloading.



By pulling the second lever back, the forks will tilt back, when pushing the lever forward will tilt the forks forward. Several forklift models are equipped with a third lever which controls the width of the forks. Every one of these levers is located just to the right of the driver's seat.



Inexperienced drivers must take advantage of qualified coworkers who can go over the controls with them. Be certain to do this while the forklift is turned off and not in use. Ask the qualified expert if you have any questions about how anything functions.



Watch how the coworker demonstrates the function of each of the controls. Observation is often the best way to learn a new skill. On hydrostatic lift trucks, notice that to be able to make the machinery go, you use the gas. And if you would like to make it stop, you just release the gas pedal. There is no brake on these types of lift trucks. There are some kinds of hydrostatic forklifts that are complete with battery powered engines that shut off when the gas pedal is released. They start up once the gas pedal is pushed again.

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