If you have just purchased a BYD electric forklift and want to master its correct usage quickly, this plain and practical getting-started guide will help you finish the whole operation process safely and efficiently, without redundant complex professional terms.

The first and most critical step before any formal operation is to complete the full pre-operation inspection. You need to walk around the whole forklift first to check if there is obvious damage on the body shell, tire wear condition and tire pressure are in the normal range, no foreign objects are stuck around the wheel hub. Then sit on the driver’s seat, fasten the safety belt properly, adjust the seat position and rearview mirror angle to ensure you can touch the brake, accelerator and all control levers smoothly, and get a clear full view of the surrounding operation area. Next, turn on the power switch to finish the system self-check, confirm the remaining battery power is above the safe use threshold, and test the response of steering system, brake system and lifting lever one by one before starting trial run.

After finishing the pre-inspection, you can move the forklift to an open empty area to complete the initial trial operation. Slowly release the hand brake, shift to the lowest speed gear, gently step on the accelerator pedal to let the forklift move forward at a very low speed, test the steering flexibility, brake response sensitivity, and the smooth lifting and lowering action of the forks, make sure all functions work in normal state before you drive to the formal loading and unloading work area.

During daily operation, you need to follow the basic safety specifications strictly. Do not carry loads beyond the rated load limit of the forklift, keep the lifting height of the forks only at the necessary level to avoid obstructing your front view. Do not make sharp turns on sloped road surfaces, never slide down slopes in neutral gear. When you need to charge the forklift, park it in a well-ventilated designated charging area, do not place any flammable or explosive items around the battery compartment. If you plan to leave the forklift unused for more than one week, keep the battery remaining power between 30% and 80%, and arrange a supplementary charge every two weeks to maintain the battery health.

After each shift of operation, you need to park the forklift in the designated fixed parking area, lower the forks completely to the position close to the ground, pull the hand brake tightly, turn off the total power supply and take out the key, clean up the sundries and residual cargo debris attached to the forklift surface, and fill in the daily usage record properly.

If you meet any confusion or unexpected situation during the getting-started process, you can contact us at any time. We are Jian Shu New Energy, a professional team focused on BYD electric forklift related services, you can send your questions to our official email: [email protected], we will provide you with targeted professional guidance in time.