Komatsu Cushion Tire Forklifts Long Beach

Forklift Controls

One of the most common pieces of machinery you would see in any warehouse is a forklift. These versatile machines consist of a vehicle with two pronged forks at the front that are capable of transporting and lifting bulky things.



Forklifts can maneuver in small spaces and can lift objects into hard to reach, up high places. Lift trucks are still extremely dangerous machinery and must be operated safely all the time, after correct training and certification has taken place.



Make the time to read the owners manual after acquiring a new forklift to help you get familiar with the controls. The manual will feature the particular location of each control and the functions it has. Most 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 should be pushed forward. To move the forks upwards, you just pull back on the lever.



There is a second lever which controls the tilt of the forks. This tilting capability allows for better distribution of weight. This tilting action helps to keep things steady and won't allow items to fall off when driving. In addition, it helps items slide off while unloading in a more balanced way.



In order to tilt the forks back, you pull the lever back and in order to tilt the forks forward, you just push the lever forward. Various forklift models are equipped with a third lever which controls the fork width. Each and every one of these levers is located just to the right of the operator's seat.



Inexperienced drivers must take advantage of experienced coworkers who can go over the controls with them. Be sure to do this while the forklift is turned off and not being used. Ask the qualified expert if you have any questions about how anything functions.



Watch how the coworker shows the function of each of the controls. Observation is usually the best way to learn a new skill. On hydrostatic forklifts, notice that in order to make the equipment go, you use the gas. And if you want to make it stop, you simply release the gas pedal. There is no brake on these types of forklifts. There are several types of hydrostatic forklifts which are equipped with battery powered engines that shut off when the gas pedal is released. They start up when the gas pedal is pushed again.

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