The following add-ons are helpful for narrow aisle forklifts:
Side shift: The side shift option permits the movement of the load laterally without having to move the truck. This allows loads to be precisely positioned.
Tilt mast: The tilt mast option allows the forks to shift forwards and backwards. This is recommended in situations where loads aren't completely level. In order to gain more stability when moving a truck that is loaded, the mast can be tilted backwards.
Extendable forks: The option of extendable forks helps the "reach" of the lift truck to extend for stacking pallets one in front of the other, known as "double-deep" loading.
Operator platforms: Several NA forklifts have operator platforms which can lower and raise the operator while at the same time lowering and raising the forklifts forks. This provides utmost control and visibility while dealing with loads at heights of 6 m to 9 m.
Forklift on a Ramp
Lift truck operators should be properly taught on the machines. They must be assessed and licensed or certified. It is really vital for anybody utilizing a lift truck to be really educated about safety regulations and concerns. Operators should know how to adjust on uneven surfaces or in cases where the load weight changes the center of gravity. Safety rules include the safe use of a forklift on a ramp, which is always occurring since the driver will normally have to drive down and up ramps to unload and load containers.
Suggestions for Using a Forklift on a Ramp
1 While approaching and driving down and up the ramp, drive slowly. The possibility of accidents is higher while driving at high speeds because this could upset the equipment's center of gravity.
2 Drive the lift truck in reverse while moving up an incline on a ramp while not carrying a load.
3 Drive forward when moving down an incline on the ramp with no load.
4 Tilt the forks a little back to shift the center of the load to the machine's front, while moving down or up a ramp while carrying a load.
5 In order to make the load more stable, drive forward up a ramp when carrying a load.