IV.
DAILY OPERATION
IV. DAILY OPERATION
CONTENTS
Daily lnspection (Pre-Operation Checks)
Driving and Operating
Brakes
Lifting and Lowering Controls
Direction Controls
Lifting Loads
Traveling
Stacking Loads
Attachments
Parking
Unexpected Emergencies
PRE-OPERATION CHECK
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DRIVING AND OPERATING METHODS
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PRECAUTIONS ON ELECTRIC FORKLIFTS
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OPERATING YOUR TRUCK
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UNEXPECTED EMERGENCIES
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PRE-OPERATION CHECK
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WARNING
OSHA
and ANSI require users to inspect trucks at the start
of
every shift.
These and other periodic inspections are your responsibility and these
guidelines
are
to assist you in your job.
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item Inspection
Previously detected
Correct.
malfunctions
Exterior
Body, oil leakage, water leakage, loose parts and
exterior dama~e.
Wheels Tire wear or damage; rims and hub nuts
Lamps
Lamp condition and damaged lamps
Hydraulic oil Oil level, contamination and consistency
Warning decals
Inplace, clean, can be read
Battery connectors
Secure, damaged cable ends, loose or frayed cable
Brake pedal Pedal play and braking effect.
Brake fluid Fluid level
Parking brake Braking effect.
Steering wheel
Looseness, play, vibration and pulling
Horn Sound.
Instruments Functioning; check meters.
Load handling system Parts, oil leakage, cracking and looseness.
Battery Charge level.
Overhead guard
Bends, cracks and looseness.
Load back rest
Bends, cracks and looseness.
Operator restraint Cut, frays and deck latch OK, seat belt
&
buckle
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