Operator Controls & Dashboard Flashcards
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Before starting a forklift, the operator should check which of the following on the dashboard?
Answer: All warning lights illuminate briefly during startup (bulb check)
During startup, all warning and indicator lights should illuminate briefly as a bulb check; any light that does not illuminate may indicate a faulty indicator.
On a reach truck, what does the reach control lever do?
Answer: Extends and retracts the fork carriage forward and backward independent of the mast
The reach lever extends the carriage and forks forward into a rack and retracts them back toward the operator, allowing storage in deep racking.
What should an operator do if the horn button on the steering wheel does not work during a pre-shift inspection?
Answer: Tag the forklift out of service and report it for repair
A non-functional horn is a safety defect; the forklift must be taken out of service until repaired because the horn is required for warning pedestrians.
What is the correct body position when operating the directional and hydraulic controls on a sit-down forklift?
Answer: Seated fully in the seat with seat belt fastened
Operators must be fully seated with the seat belt fastened so the operator presence switch is activated and they are protected in the event of a tip-over.
Which control must be engaged BEFORE leaving a forklift unattended?
Answer: Parking brake
OSHA requires the parking brake to be set whenever a forklift is left unattended to prevent unintended movement.
What does a flashing or steady seat belt indicator light on a modern forklift dashboard mean?
Answer: The seat belt is not fastened and the operator should buckle up
The seat belt indicator light reminds the operator that the seat belt has not been fastened, which is a required safety precaution.
On a dual-pedal electric forklift, pressing the right pedal typically causes the forklift to:
Answer: Travel forward
On dual-pedal electric forklifts, the right pedal controls forward travel while the left pedal controls reverse, combining direction and speed in one action.