The specific steps for operating a manual hydraulic forklift are as follows:

Pre use safety check

Hydraulic system: Check for leaks in the hydraulic cylinder, ensure that the hydraulic oil level and quality are normal, and replace or replenish the hydraulic oil if necessary.

Wheel: Confirm that the wheel rotates flexibly, without any jamming or abnormal noise, and promptly remove any tangled foreign objects to prevent obstruction during operation.

Structural integrity: Check whether the frame and fork arms are intact, without deformation or damage, to ensure that the load-bearing capacity meets the requirements.

Operating device: Test the smoothness of the movements of the handle, valve, and operating rod, regularly lubricate moving parts, and maintain efficient system operation.

Unqualified item handling: If any of the above inspections are unqualified, the equipment should be immediately stopped from use until the fault is eliminated and confirmed safe through re inspection.

operating steps

Suppression (lifting of goods)

Place the control handle in the depressed position, lightly press the directional lever, and activate the forklift pressure mechanism.

Ensure that the weight of the goods does not exceed the maximum load limit specified by the forklift, to avoid equipment damage or safety accidents caused by overloading.

Handling (dragging of goods)

After the goods are smoothly lifted off the ground, adjust the control handle to the middle position and the forklift enters drag mode.

Keep moving at a constant speed, avoid running or sudden acceleration, reduce the burden on the hydraulic system, and improve efficiency.

Unloading (goods descending)

After arriving at the designated location, move the control handle up to the release position to gradually release the pressure of the forklift until the goods touch the ground smoothly.

Handle with caution to prevent the goods from tilting or slipping, ensuring the safety of the unloading process.

Empty vehicle operation

When running empty, press and lift the forklift appropriately to avoid wear and tear between the front axle support frame and the ground, and extend the service life of the equipment.

Tips for improving operational efficiency

Two handed operation: Use two handed operation handles to better control lifting and driving, reduce one handed fatigue, and improve overall stability and accuracy.

Uniform pushing: Maintain stable pushing force and uniform speed, avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration, and reduce the burden on the hydraulic system.

Optimize the layout of the work area

Reasonably place goods according to their frequency of use, keep commonly used items close to the work site, and reduce the distance traveled by forklifts.

Reasonably plan work channels to ensure that operators can quickly enter and exit the work area, avoiding narrow passages.

Improve load handling efficiency

Place the goods as close as possible to the centerline of the forklift to ensure load balance and reduce the risk of tilting.

Prioritize handling goods of moderate weight to avoid excessive pressure on hydraulic systems and forklift structures caused by overweight items.

Accurately adjust the lifting height of the fork, maintain a suitable range during transportation, avoid wasting time and increasing the instability of the center of gravity due to excessive lifting.

Avoid empty lifting, control the fork height to be consistent with the cargo height, and improve driving stability and operational efficiency.

Smooth start and stop

Avoid sudden braking and acceleration when starting and stopping, reduce forklift vibration and impact, extend equipment service life, and minimize hydraulic system damage.

Observe the parking location in advance, plan the parking path and space, and reduce repeated adjustments during the parking process.

Key points for daily maintenance and upkeep

hydraulic system

Regularly check the hydraulic oil level and quality, replace or replenish as necessary, to ensure system efficiency and reliability.

Check the working status of hydraulic pumps and valves to ensure no oil leakage or abnormal noise, and regularly lubricate moving parts.

Wheel and support system

Regularly clean and inspect the wear of wheels, replace damaged wheels, and ensure safe and stable driving.

Regularly lubricate the wheels and support system bearings to reduce wear and improve operational efficiency.

Fork frame and fork arm

Regularly check the integrity and safety of the fork frame and fork arm, repair or replace damaged parts.

Regularly check the symmetry and straightness of the fork arm to avoid operational risks caused by deformation.

Handle and operating device

Ensure the flexibility of the handle, without any jamming or malfunction that may affect operational accuracy.

Check the smoothness of valve and operating rod movements, regularly lubricate valves, and maintain efficient system operation.

Safety precautions for use

Principle of single person operation: Manual hydraulic forklifts should be operated by only one person. When multiple people cooperate, a designated person in charge should be assigned to command and ensure coordinated operation.

Load limit: Strictly follow the load limit during transportation, prohibit overloading, unbalanced loading, or single fork operation, and ensure that the fork length is greater than or equal to the pallet length.

Avoid static overloading: It is forbidden to leave the forklift idle for a long time after overloading to avoid damage or safety hazards to the vehicle.

Prohibited high-altitude throwing: It is strictly prohibited to throw goods directly onto forklifts from a high place to avoid damage to vehicles or goods.

Smooth Forklift: The forklift fork must be fully inserted into the bottom of the shelf, and the goods can be lifted smoothly before being transported to ensure safe and stable handling.

Supporting loose goods: When loading unstable or loosely packaged goods, personnel should be arranged to support them to prevent the goods from slipping or tipping over.

Low level handling: When handling high objects and low loads, the forks should be placed as low as possible to reduce the risk of goods falling.

Avoid physical contact: During the operation, it is strictly prohibited to place any part of the body near the mechanical lifting components, on the loaded goods, or under the forks to prevent accidents.

Control speed: When operating, the speed should be moderate and not exceed 3 kilometers per hour (the normal walking speed for adults is 5 kilometers per hour). When turning, it is especially necessary to slow down.

Avoid slope operation: It is strictly prohibited to operate the forklift on inclined slopes or steep slopes. If it must be used on a slope, the operator should stand on the side of the forklift to prevent losing control and hitting people.

No manned sliding: Manual hydraulic forklifts are strictly prohibited from carrying people or freely sliding on landslides to avoid serious accidents.

Clear line of sight: It is strictly prohibited to work when the operator's line of sight is obstructed to ensure safe operation.

Ground conditions: Do not use forklifts on muddy or uneven ground. When using, pay attention to the passage and environment to avoid colliding with others, equipment, or other items.

Storage standard: When not in use, the fork should be lowered to the lowest position empty and stored in a designated location to keep the vehicle clean and safe.

Regular maintenance: Users need regular maintenance, and department managers should arrange regular inspections or repairs to ensure good vehicle performance.

Damage handling: For damaged forklifts, they must be repaired or scrapped in a timely manner. It is strictly prohibited to work with problems to ensure operational safety and production efficiency.

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