When a forklift needs to be taken out of service for shift handover, regular maintenance or long-term parking, operators must follow standardized operation procedures to avoid hidden safety risks and extend the service life of the equipment.

First of all, before confirming the forklift is out of service, operators need to finish post-operation cleaning work first: remove sundries stuck on the fork arm, wipe off dust and oil stains on the body surface, and check whether there is obvious damage to the tire, brake system and steering component. If minor abnormal conditions such as unresponsive buttons or abnormal noise during operation are found, operators need to record relevant details in the equipment log in time, and notify the maintenance personnel for troubleshooting before the next use.

Next, complete the standard shutdown procedure in strict accordance with the operation manual: drive the forklift to the specified parking area with flat and hard ground, put the fork arm flat on the ground, pull the hand brake to the tight position, shift the gear to neutral, turn off the power switch, and unplug the operation key. For electric forklifts, operators also need to check the remaining power of the battery after shutdown, and arrange charging in time if the power level is lower than the specified threshold.

If the forklift needs to be out of service for more than 7 consecutive days, operators need to complete additional protection work: turn off the total power supply of the whole vehicle, check the battery operation status, and cover the vehicle body with a dustproof and waterproof protective cover to avoid long-term sun exposure and rain erosion. Operators must not leave the forklift out of service at will in the passage, slope or area close to the fire passage, which will easily cause collision risks and block the emergency escape route.

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