In this online Forklift Training video, our instructor demonstrates how to safely pick up a load at ground level using a counterbalance forklift truck. This is a common forklift truck for Novice (beginner) forklift training.
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Steps for Counterbalance forklift training:
► Follow the correct forklift procedure to move off; Gear, Observation, Handbrake release and final Observation (GOBO).
► Looking at the direction of travel drive forward at a slow steady speed.
► Once you have arrived at your destination or location, stop 6 inches away from the allocated location.
► Apply handbrake and put the transmission into neutral.
► Ensure the mast is at a vertical position and your fork arms are level.
► Raise your forks to the required height to ensure you have a clean entry into the load/ pallet.
► Slowly move forward entering the load ensuring the fork arms are not grazing the top or bottom of the pallet.
► Drive forward until the load is at the back heel of the forks.
► Apply handbrake and put the transmission into neutral.
► Gently raise the load up.
► Transmission into reverse (backwards), we repeat the forklift GOBO procedure Gear, Observation, Handbrake release and final Observation.
► Hand behind your seat,
► Twisting your body looking at the direction of travel giving you a clear visibility
► Keeping all limbs within the confines of the truck
► Gently accelerate and reverse backwards at a very slow speed,
► 80% looking at the direction of travel and 20% looking at the load ensuring the load is not hitting or grazing any obstacles
► Once you've picked the load, stop 6 inches away
► Apply handbrake and transmission into neutral
► Lift your forks 4-6 inches off the ground and apply sufficient tilt and then go back to the forklift GOBO procedure and reverse back to your destination.
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To skip to a particular section of the forklift training video please see the chapters below.
► Chapters for Counterbalance forklift training:
0:00 - Counterbalance Forklift Training Intro
0:08 - How to pick up a load at ground level using a counterbalance forklift truck
0:13 - Forklift GOBO procedure to move off
0:20 - How to drive a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
0:30 - How to safely stop a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
0:41 - Move forklift mast to a vertical position
0:56 - Counterbalance moving forward entering the load
1:18 - Pick up a load using counterbalance forklift
1:30 - How to reverse a Counterbalance Forklift Truck
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