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Operating a Standard Counterbalance lift truck

1 Prior to using the machine, carry out a pre-shift check. Occupational Safety and Health Administration guidelines do state that pre-shift checklists need to be performed each day or each shift. Every different equipment together with its attachments has its own checklist listing lights, emergency brakes, steering, brakes, controls, horn and safety features.



2 Start up the equipment and check controls. Primarily make sure that your seatbelt is fastened and the seat is firmly in place and adjusted for your comfort. Look under the machine after you move it for any indications of leaks. The operation of every kind of lift truck is different.



3 The basic operation of a vehicle is basically as opposed to a standard vehicle. The lift truck has a rear end swing of the forklift occurs because the truck steers utilizing its rear wheels. Disregarding this fact is a main cause of accidents and injuries to employees. The nearly 90-degree turn from the front wheels should be made with great caution. These top-heavy equipment have a high center of gravity even without a load. When lifting or moving a load this top-heaviness is exacerbated.



4 Keep forks close to the ground when traveling. Utilize care when approaching loads. Be sure the forks line up properly with the pallet. Lift the load just as high as is needed, tilting it back to help stabilize the equipment. Only drive backwards if the load is very big that it interferes with the vision of the driver.



5 Check the wheels on trailers/trucks prior to unloading and loading. Do not travel on inclines, specially when carrying a load. The equipment could tip over on a slope. When driving on an incline is necessary, always drive up the slope and back down. The load must be kept on the uphill side of the truck.



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

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