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Forklift Controls

Inside any warehouse environment, one of the most common machines is a forklift or lift truck. These all-around equipment are comprised of a vehicle with two pronged forks at the front that are capable of hauling and carrying heavy items.



Forklifts could maneuver in small spaces and capable of lifting items into up high, hard to reach places. Lift trucks are still really dangerous machinery and need to be used safely all the time, after correct training and certification has taken place.



When new to a forklift, make time to read the owner's instruction manual and familiarize yourself with the controls. Be sure to take note of the location of each specific control and what particular feature it functions. The majority of lift trucks have two levers which control the forks. The first lever controls the height of the fork. 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.



The forklift's second lever is utilized to tilt the forks allowing for better distribution of weight across the forklift. This tilting action helps to keep items stable and won't allow items to fall off when driving. In addition, it helps objects slide off while unloading in a more balanced way.



To be able to tilt the forks back, you pull the lever back and to be able to tilt the forks forward, you just push the lever forward. Several forklift models are equipped with a third lever that controls the width of the forks. Each one of these levers is situated just to the right of the operator's seat.



Prior to utilizing the forklift, sit inside of it and go over what the controls do with a trained coworker. Be sure to do this while the forklift is turned off and not operational. Ask the trained expert if you have any questions about how anything works.



Observation is usually the best method to learn new forklift skills. So take time to observe a coworker demonstrating the function of each control. On hydrostatic lift trucks, notice that to be able to make the equipment go, you utilize 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 hydrostatic models that are complete with battery powered engines that turn off when the gas pedal is released. They start up when the gas pedal is pushed again.

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