Reach trucks are core material handling equipment widely used in high-density storage scenarios of modern warehouses, which can greatly improve the space utilization of storage areas compared with ordinary counterbalance forklifts. To ensure the long-term stable operation of the equipment, reduce operation safety risks and extend the service life of components, operators and enterprise managers need to master standardized practical operation and maintenance specifications.

The first key part is the pre-operation inspection. Before starting the equipment every shift, operators need to check the wear condition of load wheels and drive wheels, confirm the remaining power of the power battery is sufficient to cover the current shift’s operation tasks, test the flexibility of the control handle, the effectiveness of the braking system and the normal operation of the warning light and horn. Operators should also check whether the overhead guard has obvious deformation or foreign blockage, and do not start the equipment with hidden safety hazards.

The second key part is the standardized operation during the working process. Before the formal operation, operators need to confirm that the passage width of the working area meets the turning and driving requirements of the reach truck. The weight of the loaded goods shall not exceed the rated load of the equipment. When the forks are lifted to a high position, do not perform emergency stop, sharp turn or long-distance driving operations. When picking and placing goods at high shelf positions, align the vehicle body with the target goods position first, then lift the forks slowly. No personnel are allowed to stand or walk under the lifting forks, and it is strictly forbidden to carry personnel on the equipment body. When working in narrow aisles, operators should honk the horn in advance to remind surrounding passing staff.

The third key part is the standardized management after operation. After the daily operation task is completed, operators should lower the forks to the lowest position, pull the hand brake firmly, turn off the main power switch of the equipment, and move the vehicle to the designated parking area, which shall not block the fire passage and emergency exit. Users should arrange for special personnel to charge the battery in time after the shift, and avoid running the battery out completely before charging, which will cause irreversible damage to the battery performance. Regularly clean the dust and residual sundries on the surface of the equipment and the walking wheel group, to avoid the sundries affecting the normal driving and lifting performance of the equipment.

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