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Checking your Fork Truck for Safety
A fork truck, like any industrial machine, must be used carefully. Unlike an automobile, a fork truck is steered from the back wheel and therefore has a different center of balance. Anyone operating a fork truck and everybody working within the vicinity of this particular equipment needs to know workplace safety guidelines and safe operating procedures.
Safe operation of a fork truck first involves inspecting the truck prior to utilizing it. Operators must inspect for potential dangers such as fluid leaks and worn tires. The lifts, forks and the overhead guard should be thoroughly checked. The safety handle should be utilized when the forklift is being mounted.
To guarantee that they are working properly, the alarms, lights and horns must be checked regularly whilst the guages and monitors might have to be adjusted. Safety belt should be fastened and seat adjusted prior to starting the truck.
To prevent tipping the machine, always choose the low rate speed when driving and take turns cautiously. If the load blocks the vision of the operator, the truck must be driven in reverse gear. Be alert of the location of any pedestrians and obstacles while driving.
The driver should always sit within the cage enclosure and keep all parts of the body inside the vehicle so as to avoid any possibility of injury. The forks must be kept a few inches above the floor when driving. Never raise or lower lifts while you are driving or the truck could become unstable. Do not allow anyone to walk under lift when the engines are running.
Basic driving safety involves stopping at intersections and watching for approaching traffic. It is a good idea to sound the horn before proceeding as well as periodically when operating in aisles. That way, you will alert any approaching person to your presence.
Operator Environment
Operators have an efficient and safe place to work from in the Spirit Delta cab. The specific design of the cab comes as a result of extensive study into the operators working conditions. The most important objective is to be able to offer optimum visibility with no forward corner posts and big glass areas unobstructed to keep the field of vision clear. The instrumental panel is ergonomically designed and is extremely comfortable and gently rounded. This specific area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all essential information, in order to keep the operator working as efficiently as he or she could.
Due to the insulated mounting to the chassis, vibration levels and overall noise levels are kept low. The controller's seat and the hydraulic controls are all independently adjustable so as to maintain an optimum working position. In addition, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for maximum comfort. There are 2 simple to operate, ergonomically positioned multi-functioned levers which are provided for the horn, window washers, gear changing and windscreen wipers.
A ventilation/heating unit guarantees a comfy cab temperature for the operator. The incoming air is replaced by an air filter. This is easily replaceable and the unit slides out afterwards to make serviceability an easy option. The machinery has a robust 3-speed fan for defrosting, recirculation, cooling and heating. As an additional option, air conditioning could be fitted.
Instrumentation
The instrument panel in the spirit delta cab has been logically grouped and are all within easy reach. The basic instruments which include: high coolant temperature, low brake pressure, low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, warning lamps, applied parking brake and high gearbox oil temperature. In addition, gauges display values for gearbox oil pressure, engine coolant, fuel quantity and operating time.
The ECS or Electronic Control System monitoring is among the main options on the 8 to 10 tonne trucks. These models make it easier to supervise the machine. All of the monitoring functions are handled by the ECS and incorporated by this system. The full text display and the single warning lamp show any faults which occur and their current values.
