How far apart should forks be?
Set the forks too narrow and the load will be likely to fall off the forks sideways; set the forks too wide and you will need to be extremely precise when picking up loads. For handling pallets, ideally your forks should be spaced equally apart center to the carriage/backrest, around 10 inches out from each side.
When picking up a load the lift trucks forks should be?
Forks must be at least 2/3 the length of the load. Carefully tilt the mast backward just enough to stabilize the load. Forks on a lift truck are adjustable; spread them to fit the load.
When handling loads the forks must be at least what length of the load?
two-thirds
Tips for Using a Forklift for Loading Pallets Carefully slide the forks into the pallet; the forks should be at least two-thirds the length of the load. Distribute the load’s weight evenly between the forks and ensure the load is centered.
What is the correct fork position when picking up a load?
Simply so, when picking up a load the forks should be tilted? For example, when handling a maximum load, the load should be carried at the lowest position possible, the truck should be accelerated slowly and evenly, and the forks should be tilted forward cautiously. However, there is no one rule for all situations.
What’s the best way to load a forklift?
Keep the mast of the forklift in an upright position before inserting the forks into a pallet. Level the fork before inserting it into the pallet. Insert the fork all the way under the load (use forks that are at least two-thirds of the load length).
What’s the safe distance between a forklift and a truck?
The safe traveling distance between forklifts is approximately three truck lengths, or about a time lapse of three seconds when passing the same point. More specifically, it’s about 20 feet between forklifts. The three-second rule is the same for automobiles on the road and is just as important for forklifts.