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How to safely operate hand pallet truck

Hand pallet truck (also known as a Transpallet or pallet jack) is a wheeled trolley designed to lift and transport pallets.Pallet trucks are commonly seen in warehouses, stockrooms, and other environments where wooden pallets are frequently used. There are many different types of pallet truck available to suit all sorts of different requirements, including:

Rough Terrain Pallet Trucks.
High Lift Pallet Trucks
Low Profile Pallet Trucks
Mini Pallet Trucks
Extra-Long/Extra-Wide Pallet Trucks
Galvanised Pallet Trucks
Pallet Trucks with Weighing Scales
Electric/Powered Pallet Trucks

But here tell you the tips in safaty operate a pallet truck:

1.1 Before using this hand pallet truck, the operator must read manual seriously and the warning indicated on the truck.
1.2 When moving the hand pallet truck, usually, transfer the small control handle to the Middle position, in this way, it is not only easy to move handle, reduce the rebounding force from pump core to handle, but also protect the oil seal rings and piston component, prolong service life of the truck.
1.3 Don’t use the pallet truck if not familiar with it and without training.
1.4 Before use, must check the wheels, handle complete, lever frame, truck body, pedal control.
1.5 Don’t use forklift on slope.
1.6 Don’t use forklift to carry personnel.
1.7 Operator shall wear gloves for the purpose of protection.
1.8 During transporting, personnel shall be 600mm away from carrier.
1.9 Pay attention to center of gravity to avoid offset or inclination.
1.l0 Don’t overload.
1.11 Operator shall cautiously operate under special circumstances or at special places.safety of operate pallet truck