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Inspecting your Fork Truck for Safety
Similar to any industrial machine, the fork truck should be used with some care. However, unlike an automobile, steering is done on the back wheel giving the machinery a different center of balance. Anyone working in the vicinity of a fork truck and anybody using this particular equipment should understand workplace safety guidelines and safe operating procedures.
Safe operation of a forklift before utilizing it will involve a visual inspection. Worn tires and fuel leaks are potential dangers that an operator needs to check. The forks, lifts as well as the overhead guard should be thoroughly checked. The safety handle must be utilized just when the forklift is being mounted.
To ensure that they are operating right, the alarms, lights and horns must be inspected regularly whilst the monitors and gauges might need to be adjusted. The seat must be adjusted and safety belt fastened prior to starting the truck.
To avoid tipping the equipment, always choose the low rate speed when driving and take turns cautiously. If the load blocks the operator's vision, the truck must be driven in reverse gear. Always be alert of the location of any pedestrians and obstacles while driving.
in order to prevent any chance of injury, the operator must always sit inside the cage enclosure and keep all parts of the body inside. The forks must be kept a few inches above the floor while driving. Never lower or raise lifts when you are driving or the truck could become unstable. Never allow anybody to walk under lift when the engines are running.
Stopping at intersections and watching for approaching traffic are basics for driving safely. It is a good idea to sound the horn before proceeding as well as periodically when operating in aisles. That way, you would alert any approaching individual to your presence.
Operator Environment
The Spirit Delta cab gives the operator an efficient and safe place to work from. The cab design is the end result of a major analysis of operators' working conditions. The most important objective is 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 really comfortable and gently rounded. This area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all important info, so as to keep the operator functioning as efficiently as possible.
Noise levels and vibration controls are kept low due to the insulated mounting on the chassis. So as to maintain an optimal working position, the hydraulic controls and operator seat are all individually adjustable. Additionally, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for utmost comfort. There are 2 easy to operate, ergonomically positioned multi-functioned levers that are offered for gear changing, windscreen wipers, the window washers and horn.
To guarantee a comfortable cab temperature for the operator, a ventilation/heating unit provides incoming air which is replaced by an air filter. This is easily replaceable and the unit slides out afterwards to make serviceability an easy option. The machine has a robust 3-speed fan for cooling, heating, defrosting and recirculation. As an extra 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 that include: low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, warning lamps, low brake pressure, high coolant temperature, applied parking brake and high gearbox oil temperature. Moreover, gauges display values for engine coolant, gearbox oil pressure, operating time and fuel quantity.
Among the important options the 8 to 10 tonne trucks could be equipped with is the ECS or also called Electronic Control System monitoring. This enables for easy supervision of the unit. All of the monitoring functions are handled by the ECS and incorporated by this system. The single warning lamp and the full text display show any faults which happen and their current values.
