Mast forklifts are widely applied in warehousing, manufacturing and distribution scenarios for vertical cargo stacking and short-distance material transportation. Standardized operation and proper daily maintenance are core premises to reduce operation risks, extend service life of equipment and improve overall handling efficiency. As a professional new energy forklift service provider, Jian Shu New Energy, who focuses on BYD electric forklifts, sorts out practical and easy-to-follow notes for all forklift operators and enterprise equipment managers below.

Pre-operation inspection is the first essential step before starting any task. Operators need to check the tension of mast lifting chains first, make sure there is no obvious uneven tension or broken chain strands. Then check all hydraulic pipelines connected to the mast system, confirm no oil leakage or loose joint phenomenon. Next, check the surface of forks to exclude obvious crack or deformation, and test the flexibility of mast lifting and tilting function at no load. Do not start formal operation if any abnormal condition is found during inspection.

During the whole operation process, several key points need to be noticed all the time. Never operate the forklift beyond its rated load, overweight cargo may cause mast deformation or cargo falling off accidentally. When lifting goods to high positions, keep the vehicle on flat and solid ground, do not carry out lifting or stacking operation on slopes. When driving the forklift with loaded cargo, tilt the mast back properly and keep the forks 10cm to 20cm above the ground, to prevent cargo from sliding down. Never stand under the lifting mast or stretch any part of body into the moving area of mast structure, to avoid potential collision injury.

Daily maintenance work can effectively reduce equipment failure rate. After finishing daily operation, park the forklift in designated safe area, lower the mast to the lowest position and put the forks flat on the ground. Clean up the dust, packaging residues and other sundries accumulated on mast guide rails every week, apply a small amount of special lubricating oil on chains and guide rails to keep the moving part running smoothly. Check the hydraulic oil level of mast system regularly, top up specified hydraulic oil when the level is lower than standard scale. If you hear abnormal noise from mast lifting structure during operation, stop using the equipment in time and contact professional technical personnel for troubleshooting.

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