Electric counterbalance forklift has been widely applied in indoor warehouse operation, manufacturing workshop material transfer, port and station cargo handling scenarios in recent years, for its features of low noise, zero local emission and low long-term operation cost. To help operators give full play to the performance of equipment, reduce unnecessary wear and tear, and ensure full compliance of operation safety, we sort out practical targeted notes from pre-preparation, operation process and daily maintenance dimensions as follows.

First of all, complete standardized pre-operation inspection before starting the equipment. Operators need to check the remaining battery level first to ensure the power can support the expected operation task of the shift, avoid sudden power loss in the middle of heavy load operation. Then check the flexibility of steering system and braking system, confirm there is no jamming or unresponsive situation. Check the deformation and wear condition of forks and mast structure, confirm no obvious crack or damage that may cause safety risks. Before driving into the operation area, operators also need to check the surrounding environment, remove obstacles in the driving route, and remind irrelevant personnel to stay away from the operation range.

During the formal operation process, all personnel shall strictly abide by the corresponding safety operation specifications. Do not overload the equipment beyond the rated load capacity for a long time, to avoid damage to the mast, hydraulic system and bearing structure. When the goods are lifted to a certain height, slightly tilt the mast backward to ensure the stability of the goods, prevent the goods from slipping off during driving. Keep driving speed within the safe range, avoid sharp acceleration and sudden braking, slow down and honk when passing through narrow channels, intersections and areas with dense personnel. It is forbidden to use the forks to carry personnel for high-altitude operation without corresponding auxiliary safety devices. When driving on a gentle slope, keep the heavy side of the equipment facing the upper direction of the slope, do not turn sharply on the slope to avoid sideslip. When the equipment needs to be parked for a long time, lower the forks to a position 10 to 20 cm above the ground, pull the handbrake tightly, and cut off the main power supply.

In terms of daily maintenance, operators need to charge the equipment in a designated ventilated and dry area, do not use mismatched charging equipment, and do not cover the battery pack with flammable articles during charging. Clean the dust, residual water and sundries on the surface of the battery and body regularly, to avoid long-term corrosion causing line short circuit risk. Check the tightness of the connecting line and the sealing performance of the hydraulic system regularly, arrange professional personnel to deal with minor abnormalities in time, do not drive the equipment with hidden dangers. If the equipment will be left idle for more than 7 days, keep the battery power at a reasonable medium level, and arrange supplementary charging at regular intervals to avoid irreversible battery capacity loss.

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