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Forklift Controls

In any warehouse environment, among the most common machines is a lift truck or forklift. These versatile equipment are comprised of a vehicle with two split forks at the front which can move and carry heavy items.



The standard forklift is built to work and move in small spaces and is able to carry things to and from high up places. Forklifts are still very dangerous machines and should be used safely at all times, after correct training and certification has taken place.



When new to a forklift, make time to read the owner's guidebook and be familiar with the controls. Be sure to take note of the location of each particular control and what specific 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, the lever must be pushed forward. To move the forks upwards, you simply pull back on the lever.



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



By pulling the second lever back, the forks will tilt back, while pushing the lever forward will tilt the forks forward. Some forklift models are outfitted with a third lever that controls the fork width. Each and every one of these levers is situated just to the right of the operator's seat.



Prior to using the forklift, sit inside of it and go over what the controls do with a qualified coworker. Be sure to do this while the forklift is turned off and not in use. Ask the qualified professional if you have any questions about how something works.



Observation is usually the best way to learn new forklift skills. So make time to observe a coworker demonstrating the function of every control. On hydrostatic forklifts, notice that to be able to make the equipment go, you use the gas. And if you want to make it stop, you just release the gas pedal. There is no brake on these types of forklifts. There are several kinds of hydrostatic forklifts that are equipped 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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