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Operation
Daily commissioning
Steering performance test
• The steering must be controllable without
jerking.
• Maximum steering angle right/left appr.
90°must be reached. .
Checking all operating devices
• Check the function of handles, keys and
levers.
• The control lever and keys must return to
their neutral position automatically.
• Check that all operating devices are in
good working order and in an appropriate
condition.
Checking access control
• It must be possible to remove the key
and it must not be possible to operate the
industrial truck when the key is in the O
position or when the key is removed.
• If the industrial truck features electronic
access control*: It must not be possible to
operate the truck if access is blocked.
Checking the load suspension device and the
connecting device
• The forks must not have any fissures.
• The forks must not be bent.
• Forged forks must not show more than 10%
wear as a result of abrasion.
• The fork locking mechanism* must be in
good working order. Locking bolts must be
easy-running and self-locking.
• The fork carrier must not be bent or distored.
• The load chains must be checked for
condition, wear, tension and lubrication.
• The load chain must not demonstrate any
damage!
Further checks
• Check the overhead guard for deformation,
damage and cracks at welded seams
• Carry out a visual check of the overhead
guard cover*.
• Carry out a visual check of the load back-
rest*.
• Check the wheels for foreign bodies.
• Check the condition of the drive wheels
and load wheels and check that they are
securely attached
• Check the barriers and the emergency off
switch. If the barriers are open when the
cabin lift height is more than 1.2 m or if the
emergency off switch is actuated, it must
not be possible to operate either the drive
function or any hydraulic function
• Opening the barrier when the cabin lift
height is more than 1.2 m or actuating the
emergency off switch must immediately
trigger braking of the industrial truck
• If the industrial truck is equipped with a bar-
rier locking device*, it must not be possible
to open the barrier above a specified lift
height
• The horn and other warning devices must
work.
• If lighting devices* are fitted, check that they
are working correctly
• Check that the battery lock is in perfect
condition and functions correctly
*Option
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