Pedestrian forklift, also known as walking operated forklift, is a kind of special material handling equipment that does not require a dedicated driving cabin, and the operator controls the whole machine by walking along with it during operation. It is widely applied in narrow aisle warehouses, retail stock rooms, small production workshops and other scenarios where the working space is relatively limited.

Different from ride-on forklift models, the biggest feature of pedestrian forklift is its ultra-small turning radius, which allows it to pass through operation channels as narrow as 1.8 meters, greatly improving the utilization rate of storage space for users. Most standard pedestrian forklift models are driven by electric power, with no exhaust emission during operation, which is friendly to clean working environments such as food processing workshops, pharmaceutical warehouses and dust-free storage areas. The light weight of the equipment also avoids unnecessary wear on fragile ground such as epoxy floor and PVC floor, reducing the later maintenance cost of the site.

For proper operation of pedestrian forklift, all relevant operators need to receive standardized pre-job training to master correct operation logic and safety specifications. Before each shift of operation, operators need to check the brake sensitivity, lifting arm flexibility and emergency stop function of the equipment first, to make sure there is no hidden trouble before formal operation. During the moving process, operators need to keep a clear view of the moving path, maintain a safe distance with surrounding pedestrians and stacked goods, and it is not allowed to operate at an excessive speed, or overload the equipment beyond the rated load range. When the goods are lifted to a high position, no staff is allowed to stay or walk under the lifting arm, to avoid accidental injury caused by falling goods.

For daily maintenance of electric pedestrian forklift, users need to check the battery power level regularly, avoid full discharge for long term, and keep the battery in reasonable power state even if the equipment is idle for a long time. It is also advised to wipe the dust and sundries on the surface of the equipment after daily work, check the tightness of connecting parts regularly, and arrange professional personnel for periodic inspection according to the product manual.

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