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Inspecting your Fork Truck for Safety
Similar to any industrial machinery, the fork truck must be utilized carefully. Though, unlike a car, steering is done on the rear wheel giving the machinery a different center of balance. Anyone working within the vicinity of a fork truck and anybody operating this machine should understand workplace safety guidelines and safe operating procedures.
Safe operation of a forklift prior to driving it would include a visual inspection. Worn tires and fuel leaks are potential dangers that an operator should inspect. The forks, lifts and the overhead guard should be inspected carefully. The safety handle should be used when the forklift is being mounted.
The horns, alarms and lights should be checked to guarantee that they are working properly. Monitors and gauges should be adjusted properly. Safety belt should be fastened and seat adjusted prior to starting the truck.
To avoid tipping the machine, take turns cautiously and always choose the low rate speed when driving. If the load blocks the operator's vision, the truck must be driven in reverse gear. Always be aware of the location of any pedestrians and obstacles while driving.
in order to prevent any possibility of injury, the driver must always sit inside the cage enclosure and keep all the body parts inside. The forks should be kept several inches above the ground while driving. Never lower or raise lifts while you are driving or the truck could become unstable. Never allow anybody 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 periodically and before proceeding when operating in aisles. That way, you would alert any approaching person to your presence.
Operator Environment
The Spirit Delta cab gives the operator a safe and efficient place to work from. The cab design is the end result of a major study of operators' working conditions. The main objective is to provide optimum visibility with no forward corner posts and big glass areas unobstructed in order to keep the field of vision clear. The instrumental panel is ergonomically designed and is gently rounded and really comfortable. This specific area has also been designed with an unobstructed clear view of all important info, in order to keep the operator functioning as effectively as she or he 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 individually adjustable in order to maintain an optimum working position. In addition, the steering wheel and related panel is adjustable for utmost comfort. There are 2 easy to operate, multi-functioned ergonomically positioned levers that are provided for windscreen wipers, gear changing, the horn and window washers.
A ventilation/heating unit ensure a comfortable 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 equipment has a robust 3-speed fan for recirculation, defrosting, heating and cooling. As an extra option, air conditioning can be fitted.
Instrumentation
In the Spirit Delta, the instrument panel has logically grouped units that are all within easy reach. Standard instrumentation includes: warning lamps, low engine and gearbox lubrication oil pressure, low brake pressure, high coolant temperature, applied parking brake and high gearbox oil temperature. Furthermore, gauges display values for engine coolant, gearbox oil pressure, fuel quantity and operating time.
Amongst 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 and incorporated by this system. The full text display and the single warning lamp show any faults that occur and their current values.
