Pallet exchange is one of the most frequent daily tasks in warehousing, logistics and distribution scenarios. Non-standard operation during this process may easily lead to cargo damage, personnel scratches, equipment collision or other hidden risks, which will interfere with normal operation order of the whole site. Mastering systematic and standardized operation practices can help operators complete this type of task stably, safely and efficiently without extra unnecessary cost input.

Before starting any pallet exchange task, operators need to complete full pre-operation checks first. First, inspect the basic running status of the electric pallet truck, confirm the remaining power is sufficient to support the whole task process, test the braking response, lifting and lowering function of fork teeth, and check whether there is obvious deformation or abrasion on the fork surface. Second, survey the whole operation route, clear away sundries, accumulated water or obstacles on the passing path, and warn irrelevant personnel to leave the operation area to avoid accidental injury. Third, check the load mark of the two pallets to be exchanged, confirm the total weight of loaded goods does not exceed the rated load of both the pallet and the electric pallet truck.

During the formal operation process, operators should strictly follow the step-by-step operation flow. First, drive the electric pallet truck slowly to the front of the loaded pallet that needs to be transferred, keep a 15 to 20 cm safety distance, adjust the fork tooth width to align with the pallet socket, then move forward stably until the fork teeth are fully inserted into the bottom of the pallet. Lift the fork teeth to 3 to 5 cm above the ground, shake the equipment slightly to confirm the goods are placed stably, then drive at low speed along the pre-planned route to the target position of the idle pallet. Stop the equipment stably, lower the fork teeth slowly until the loaded pallet is placed completely and smoothly on the ground, pull out the fork teeth after confirming no part of the pallet tilts. Then align the fork teeth with the socket of the idle pallet, insert the fork fully, lift the idle pallet and transfer it to the original position of the loaded pallet, lower and place the idle pallet stably to finish the exchange process.

After the whole task is finished, operators should move the electric pallet truck to the designated parking area, lower the fork teeth to the lowest position close to the ground, turn off the power switch of the equipment, sort out the packaging waste scattered in the operation area, and report any found conditions such as pallet deformation, abnormal equipment response to the on-site management personnel in time. Adhering to these standardized operation practices in daily work can effectively reduce equipment wear, lower the probability of safety accidents, and promote the overall operation efficiency of the warehouse.