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Checking your Fork Truck for Safety
A fork truck, similar to any industrial machinery, must be utilized with care. Unlike a car, a fork truck is steered from the rear wheel and thus has a different center of balance. Anyone using a fork truck and everybody working within the vicinity of this particular machine must understand safe operating procedures and workplace safety guidelines.
Safe operation of a fork truck first involves inspecting the truck before driving it. Operators should check for potential dangers like worn tires and fuel leaks. The forks, lifts as well as the overhead guard must be inspected thoroughly. The safety handle must be utilized when the forklift is being mounted.
To ensure that they are operating correctly, the alarms, lights and horns must be checked regularly while the monitors and gauges might need to be adjusted. Safety belt must be fastened and seat adjusted before starting the truck.
To avoid tipping the machine, always choose the low rate speed when driving and take turns cautiously. If the load blocks the driver's vision, the truck should be driven in reverse gear. Always be alert of the location of any obstacles and pedestrians while driving.
The operator must always sit inside the cage enclosure and keep all body parts in the vehicle to prevent any possibility of injury. The forks should be kept a few inches above the floor while driving. Never lower or raise lifts while you are driving or the truck could become unstable. Do not allow anyone 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 occasionally and before proceeding when operating within aisles. That way, you will warn any approaching person to your presence.
Operator Environment
Operators have an efficient and safe place to work from in the Spirit Delta cab. The particular 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 huge glass areas unobstructed to keep the field of vision clear. The instrumental panel is ergonomically designed and is extremely comfortable and gently rounded. This particular area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all essential info, in order to keep the operator functioning as effectively as possible.
Vibration levels and noise levels are kept low thanks to the insulated mounting on the chassis. So as to maintain an optimal working position, the hydraulic controls and operator seat are all independently adjustable. Moreover, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for utmost comfort. There are 2 simple to operate, ergonomically positioned multi-functioned levers that are offered for windscreen wipers, gear changing, the window washers and horn.
A ventilation/heating unit ensure 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 machine has a robust 3-speed fan for defrosting, recirculation, cooling and heating. As an additional option, air conditioning can 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 comprise: low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, warning lamps, high coolant temperature, low brake pressure, high gearbox oil temperature and applied parking brake. In addition, gauges display values for operating time, fuel quantity, gearbox oil pressure and engine coolant.
Among the main options the 8 to 10 tonne trucks can be outfitted with is the ECS or Electronic Control System monitoring. This enables for easy supervision of the model. All of the monitoring functions are handled by the ECS or Electronic Control System and incorporated by this system. The full text display and the single warning lamp show any faults which take place and their current values.
