Before you drive the forklift you must check it to make sure it is safe to use, the forklift can be a dangerous machine if it is faulty or if the operator does not fully understand how to use it.
Read the operators manual and manufacturer's handbook before attempting to complete the checks needed and to familiarise yourself with the components of your forklift.
The main purpose of pre operational checks:
Identify and report damage or faults
Prevent accidents
Maintain the forklift
Making sure that the forklift is in a safe area, away from pedestrians and overhead obstructions, you can split the checks into three sections -
External check
Internal check
Operational check
The External check
Check the forks (tines) for any visible signs of cracks and that they are evenly spaced and locked into place with locking pins.
The load backrest guard is free from damage
The mast and assembly is in good condition and that there are no leakage from the hoses
The wheels and tyres and in good condition and that they have the right pressure (if pneumatic) and that there is no shrink-wrap caught behind them.
The overhead guard is fitted and secure with no damage
The Data plate (rated capacity plate) is fitted and is legible
The general condition of the forklift (especially around the counterweight) and that the cabin is clean and free of rubbish)
The Internal check
Check the engine compartment for leaks and that the hoses are in good condition, the fan belt has got good tension and that the filters are clean.
The battery is secure and in good condition, the electrolyte level is topped up (consult the operator's manual for levels and use personal protective equipment as the battery contains acid.
Check the engine oil, transmission oil and coolant that the levels are within the limits
Make sure you have enough fuel e.g. LPG, Electric, Diesel depending on the forklift you are using and if using LPG make sure the cylinder is in good condition and has no leaks (also check that it is in date)
Hydraulic oil that it is topped up and the level is within the limits
Brake fluid and power steering levels (if applicable) are within limits
The seat is in good condition and the seat belt is securely fitted and in good operation (this could save your life)
The Operational check
Get into the cabin using the correct technique (3 points of contact from the left side)
Make sure the controls are in neutral and the handbrake is on
Insert the key and start the engine (as per operators manual)
Check that all the gauges and warning devices are working (horn, lights, reversing beeper, flashing light and any other devices) that are fitted to your forklift
Using the correct hydraulic levers raise the forks to the highest level and then lower, use your tilt lever and make sure you have full movement back and forth, same with side shift and any other levers that are on the forklift has full movement.
Move the forklift slowly and check that the brakes are working in both directions and that the handbrake is working and holds the forklift in place when forward gear is engaged.
Use a Pre shift check sheet!
taken from FORKLIFTS BITE -Training the Beast and other Secrets
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THIS IS THE TRAINING MANUAL FOR FORKLIFT OPERATORS
Author Tim Evans.
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Pallet Jack Wheels And Castors
Pallet Jack Wheels And Castors
Wheels and castors seem to get confused as being one and the same thing. This is far from the truth and confusion comes about when people use the term wheel and castor to refer to the same thing. I have heard pallet jack wheels being referred to as castors and this is simply not the case. Therefore, to clarify and help you to cut down on the confusion the next time you need to shop for wheels or castors I will explain the two.
Wheel Construction And Material
A wheel will rotate on an axle and this axle will pass through the center of the wheel. Wheels are also either solid or made with spokes and can be produced with several types of materials. When a wheel is made from one material only, it will be solid; but when it comes in more than one material, it can either be spokes or solid.
The two main materials that you will hear mentioned for pallet jack wheels are polyurethane and nylon. It is misinformation on polyurethane wheels that they are protective of facility flooring. This is just simply not true. In fact, the only type of wheel that is truly protective is a soft rubber wheel. This is just not possible for the most part for pallet jacks. Therefore, you need to understand that polyurethane and nylon are your real options; just do not fail to realize that polyurethane is not protective of flooring.
Castors Explained
To explain castors so that you have an understanding of what they are and what they are not, let me point out that one of the parts of a castor is a wheel. A wheel is part of a castor that does not make it a castor. The other part of the castor is the frame that holds the wheel. Castor frames come in swivel and rigid versions, with the most popular being the swivel that people are familiar with on furniture dollies.
In the instances where the equipment is needed to move in a straight line the use of both the swivel and the rigid types are used on the equipment. These types of castors are recommended on pallet jacks where the load is required to be able to move straight down the facility isles. For this, there will be two swivels and two rigid used in combinations with each other. The handle of the pallet jack will be located in the area of the swivel castors. This allows for ease of control and reduces the amount of physical exertion on the operator when moving the equipment under a load.
The problem also is that confusion is created when sales representatives also fail to realize that pallet jack wheels are part of the castor and they are not the castors themselves. Now that you understand the difference between a wheel and a castor, you can easily cut down the amount of misunderstanding that can ensue when needing to purchase one or the other.
Ernest Jarquio is a successful Webmaster and publisher of Forklifts-n-Pallets.com. He provides more resources on topics such as pallet jack wheels, pallet stackers and Nissan forklifts that you can research on his website even while lounging in your living room.
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