In this online Forklift Training video, our instructor demonstrates how to safely stack at high 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).
► Drive forward in a slow steady speed in the centre of aisle looking at the direction of travel.
► Line up front wheel axle (pivot point) to the centre of load
► Apply handbrake and full lock steering towards the load and gently accelerate, maintaining observation in all directions
► Stop 6 inches before racking, apply handbrake and transmission in neutral
► Using tilt hydraulic adjust the mass into vertical position to have the fork arms straight
► Complete all round especially above looking out for obstructions above ourselves
► Raise the fork arms up and look up as you raise the forks, keeping it nice and slow
► Complete all round check and follow GOBO and gently drive forward to deposit the load
► Once into position and ready to drop off, apply handbrake and transmission into neutral
► Gently lower the load onto the stack ensuring the forks are clear of the pallet so they can come out nice and smoothly
► Follow the forklift GOBO procedure, twist body, arm behind seat looking at direction of travel and slowly creep back in reverse
► Concentrating 80% in direction of travel and 20% at the load ensuring clean exit from the racking
► Stop 6 inches away from racking and apply handbrake and transmission in neutral
► Lower the fork arms into travelling position, 4-6 inches off the ground
► Follow GOBO procedure and twist your body posture behind the seat and full lock steering towards the direction of travel.
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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 Video Intro
0:10 - How to stack at high level using a counterbalance forklift truck
0:19 - Forklift GOBO procedure to move off
0:30 - How to drive a forklift counterbalance truck
0:45 - How to turn a forklift 90 degrees safely
1:27 - How to raise a load safely using a forklift
2:00 - How to deposit a load at high level with a forklift
3:05 - How to lower fork arms using counterbalance truck
4:15 - How to reverse a forklift counterbalance Truck
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