Section 1 Forklift Training Manual

FORKLIFT SAFETY TRAINING MANUAL • LESSON 1 • INTRODUCTION & OVERVIEW TO FORKLIFTS

OVERHEAD GUARD (CHG)

COUNTER WEIGHT

MAST ASSV.

Lift Truck Components The components of a lift truck are typically similar across various types of trucks, here is a diagram of typical lift truck components.

LOAD BACKREST (LBR)

You will need to learn and be able to identify lift truck

CARRIAGE

components to safely operate a lift truck and successfully pass this program.

STEER TIRE

STEER AXLE

DRIVE TIRE

TILT CYL.

DRIVE AXLE

FORKS

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