How 'NOT TO' operate a Raymond Reach FORKLIFT TRUCK

[@drelendwashington4908]

thank u homie i will use this knowledge to for my test ....after watching this i know i might get this job good looking homie needed this

[@raymondharlall]

Thanks for watching... Check out the other forklift videos I have

[@porkybitz]

The what not to do bit... you'll end up driving that way with experience. It's not dangerous or unsafe. We have 10 operators that put between 1000 to 1400 pallets away every night where I work in 4-6 hours. We average 0 to 1 accidents a year. We train the new guys (and gals) very well to work fast and safe.

[@alpe6228]

@@porkybitz Ive been driving like this (turning and lifting at the same time) and I never dropped a single in my entire life.Its not hard to do and its much easier and faster imo.

[@waynevietnam]

Raymond - I have been repairing and operating this type of forklift for more than 30 years. I noticed a few small mistakes in operation and English but I really enjoyed your skill and your pride in your work.

[@intellect3175]

Have you ever had an accident and what do you say is the leading cause of accidents?

[@elementalgolem5498]

@@intellect3175 leading cause of accidents we have statistics for, human error, the most common is collision with human, specifically while reversing.

[@dirtybird4528]

I worked at Sara Lee warehouse in Pennsylvania. I drove a Raymond acr reach truck for five years. Great lifts. Ours had a height scale on them and it top rack was at 360 inches. Racks so tight you had to not only turn to lower the load, but also had to turn the forks into the pallets to pick them of the rack.

[@aleg7201]

anyone else love the noise it makes when the forks are raised?

[@dynagaming2693]

Raymond tech here, what you should also mention is a feature called "plugging" (I didn't hear it referenced in your video, but thought it could be useful for your viewers). Plugging means to slow down / brake using the control lever, you pull the control lever in the opposite direction. So if you're going forward, to slow down / stop efficiently, pull back the stick as if you're changing directions. DO NOT STEP OFF THE DEADMAN TO BRAKE UNLESS IT'S AN EMERGENCY. You'll flat-spot the wheels, otherwise. It's also not good for the drive motor.

[@theman-ox3cw]

Do you mind if I ask how to change the performance mode on the 8210 EPJ? I work at Walmart and our Raymond jack moves so damn slow that I've taken to using the walkie stackers to pull heavy pallets out to the sales floor. For some reason, they are set to a higher speed. After doing some research, I thought I found out how to do it. After I tried going through the process at work (hold down horn, turn key, etc.) I noticed no change in speed. If you know more, please enlighten me. By the way, according to the company policy pertaining to Powered Lifting Equipment (PLE), such actions are not prohibited. Wer are only restricted from chaining keys to the equipment and installing attachments on the forks.

[@dynagaming2693]

@@theman-ox3cw you actually need the programming software to change the presets, as well as a CAN bus adapter with appropriate interface. Ours cost $1,400 each. Unfortunately there’s not really a way of getting around that by using the control handle as you can find instructions on online. The programming software itself is only issued to Raymond Techs. Also, when Walmart orders jacks they come set from the factory. When the tech arrives to do the install when a new jack comes in, they are supposed to verify the speed is set correctly. There’s not a single tech I know, myself included, who would risk their job to speed the jacks up. I don’t want to get preachy, but you can thank your fellow associates for why nobody can have fast jacks. Some of the stuff I’ve seen people do, and the sheer damage they cause, I understand Walmart limiting the speeds.

[@robdavis6484]

you're a good teacher on your videos thanks for the knowledge

[@raymondharlall]

Thank u for watching n commenting 👍

[@jamesoestrike2517]

What my comment referred to was instead of calling the control fine tuning, forks moving side to side is referred to in the owners manual as sideshift, and the fine tuning of “tipping” the forks is called fork tilt. I drove one of these units for several years and have always referenced this control that way.

[@raymondharlall]

you are totally correct! thank you for sharing. thank you for commenting, it Would be awesome if you Subscribe to my channel :) -- Raymond Harlall

[@joelb2297]

Well done. I got licensed for Class 3 and 4 a year ago. You covered almost all the basics for operation.

[@raymondharlall]

thank you for commenting! be sure to share and subscribe! Ray

[@healthfullivingify]

Perfect, Raymond. Thank you. I have no experience with these yet own other forklifts. I am getting 1 or 2 of these for removing panels in a large paint booth and needed a quick how-to course. You did a great job.

[@raymondharlall]

thank you for commenting and letting me how much this video helped you. Be sure to hit SUBSCRIBE >>>> -- Raymond Harlall

[@squigglymf6768]

This is the lever....it does a whole bunch of things....thanks Tips

[@rowansutherland1853]

I drive a Raymond reach but the controls are set up to drive it with the forks behind you.It is a great machine.My years of driving order pickers and sit down forklifts helped me adapt to it quickly.I prefer crown sit down forklifts but the Raymond reach is a very smooth operating machine.

[@b.kkuffour2888]

thanks Ray that was very insightful.

[@joebob6272]

Does are some huge isles were I work at I have like 6 inches to spare so I have to turn with the load in the air

[@raymondharlall]

you should raise this concern with your health and safety rep

[@joshuaseymour2484]

Just watched a vid. It's whole point was they only had 4 inches to work with between the isles.

[@raymondharlall]

Joshua Seymour so one of the biggest cost for a warehousing company is rent or real estate. As such they hire engineers to maximize space usage. That's engineers may not have any idea of how a forklift operates. The design looks nice on paper but causes lots of problem for machine operators and becomes very dangerous for pedestrians 🚶. Unfortunately this industry only REACTS to ACCIDENTS as compared to TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH. Please stay safe!

[@msavage3a]

You have not showing how to steer the machine I was used to the older machines and they turn left for the right right for the left I didn't get the because I though all Raymond's was the but thank you it's was a good job paying 19 an hour hi lo drivers

[@georgeramirez6792]

I broke my fucken left tibia plateau on a reach 8 months no work can't wait to go back and drive it, I was a dumbass and turned sharp and lost control and stuck my leg out ahhaha

[@selinaketefa1345]

Thanks you've explained very well you are a good teacher😊❤

[@raymondharlall]

Thank you

[@bradsteiner1322]

Lol! It's cute how he talks about being experienced. Meanwhile, I've been driving machines like this one and others for longer than he's been alive.

[@griffengate]

Wish I could show some of the guys at my job. Still you got this on point nice work.

[@xunknowghostx6893]

Reach is the best experience anyone forklift operator can have . Once you master how to use a reach, you become more valuable to a warehouse . Top master skills for aways needed warehouse issues. 1. Double stand up reach any brand 2. Order picker any brand 3. Swing truck any brand Everything anybody can learn , but the ones on top tskes super foucs , good speed pace and good material handler pace . I would have put the pacer in there but , sadly most places dont use because people have a hard time using them . So most warehouse stick to E jacks or basic sit down forklifts. In my warehouse we only have 1 pacer pretty insane of u ask me and have 2 propane tank forklifts and they are slow , useless and take forever to unload or load a truck , compared to a pacer . Which i might bring up to the GM but im still kinda new so i wait . Sometimes the forklift operator knows more then the people buying the machiens for work.

[@bradsaudigarage1707]

my warehouse has mostly all pacers or walkie rider jacks double and triple and we have a lot of reach trucks and a few clamps and order pickers

[@robertomolina2518]

What's a paper?

[@miguelaguirreramirez3168]

I know how to use all the raymond machines, 💯

[@SamAkaVlogs]

I remember when I was a material handler, I miss the forklift but this forklift is very awkard to drive.

[@illandaily6920]

I agree. I've messed with the Raymond, but we have Crown Monolift Reaches. Much better driving experience.

[@tomtran4431]

The stand up forklift can go many tight place,hard to drive for first time, when you get well you will love it,but it make your leg hurt a lot too.

[@robertosola8624]

That is nothing compared to selecting orders that will make your legs hurt lol

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@robertosola8624 like a grocery order selector , damn those boys work piecework they’ll run your ass over meeeeep !

[@musclecarsdaily3020]

@@deborahchesser7375 we will not slow down dawg. we gotta move as fast as possible 😝

[@DavidAndTheDummies]

Thanks Raymond! This will help me a lot for tomorrow. The tips on what not to do also appreciated.

[@raymondharlall]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RGManey]

Your Video Was Extremely Helpful And Engaging You Got Up Close And Personal To The Buttons And Levers.👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@raymondharlall]

Thank u

[@l0nefighter509]

You don’t have to drive into the pallet when bringing it down. Just extend your forks into they are fully into the pallet.

[@raymondharlall]

yes

[@Twan_01]

I have a bit of trouble rotating the forklift since I never drove one before. but I'm getting there thanks

[@spacedive7700]

I make and operate this truck every day as I work at Raymond great place to work.

[@zed8083]

Nice vid, I work these trucks everyday. Thanks

[@raymondharlall]

Awesome

[@reggloccthawizardtillwill3575]

thanks for this video i really need this job if i dont pass the first time ive still learned alot from this

[@suicidesilence4444]

ReggLocc tha Wizard Tillwill I was worried before I took the test as well but then I looked around at all the idiots I work with and told myself if they can do it then I definitely can lol.

[@andreypolonsky1694]

So its better to learn narrow aisle instead of seated I guess. I am pretty sure most places that use forklifts will use narrow aisle (ex gocery store).Thank you for the video. You explain well.

[@raymondharlall]

Andrey Polonsky awesome 👏 thank you. Be sure to Subscribe

[@robertomolina2518]

Same thing bro sit or stand in it's recommended if ur a newbie to stand up. I got 12 years experience

[@amjadfarooq125]

You are the best bro. I appreciate your time and training. Thank you

[@waynevietnam]

Contrary to some people's opinion; I think the Raymond is a great forklift.

[@salvadorvaldez5696]

Been looking at Raymond PIT videos because my new job uses this brand. I've been driving crown pit for 14 years their a little different but same concept.

[@moh9944]

Thank you for the video I feel confident to pass my test

[@DrStrange347]

Very informative and with good advice.

[@feedthezed]

Hey man great vids I just got signed off to drive the reach,op and sitdown and appreciate the tips!

[@leenapper255]

I turn and lift at the same time and it's not dangerous, been doing it for 16 years now. Our aisles dont have enough room for you to line up in front of it, lift, pull your load out and then turn. You have to pull out , turn and lower all at the same time.

[@jean-marcboucher7878]

I got training that way to because are aisles is not enough room to

[@daffyduk77]

I jumped off an FLT just as it was coming to a stop ... it carried on going slightly longer than expected & almost crushed my ankle. It got to the beginning of pain level. When I was new to driving them. Steel toe-caps did not protect my ankle

[@diegoortiz5497]

As an “operator” 😩👌 but thank you for your very helpful video with lots of your years of experience in 10 min respect 💯

[@robertshannon7797]

Got a warehouse job coming nice work.

[@emmanueljustice3199]

This is interesting thanks Raymond.

[@cameronaustin8568]

Got a warehouse job coming up trying to get ahead of the rest of my training class

[@Goodkaat]

Please if you have the driving technique and how to clear around corner etc...?

[@eddieeeeee7157]

Very good teaching 👍 thank you

[@bluerisk]

Our aisles are as wide as yours, but we have to use a normal forklift truck* (Linde E14), but since it is much faster and you can sit, and also no dead man switch, it seems to be a relief compared to this one. We also come in with near full speed and the pallet lifted to the needed heights in order to push it in directly - a gross violation of the safety protocols, but we have no time to do it otherwise, what is one of the main reasons why by now they hardly find any selectors who are willing to to the forklift work anymore (me included). Our driver (who was near crazy, had his fair share of accidents and hit the racks on regular basis), who did it for nearly 40 year,s has gone into retirement in February... *you can't turn with regular forks, and this one is equipped with shorter ones, since normally we take the pallets from the longer site...but at time we have to to it like here and we always have to watch out that the pallet does not tilt over...

[@michaeloakley5162]

the pressure is definitely on for reach drivers as everyone nowadays.when i started at my workplace it was order picking on llops and i built up speed over time.however ,on passing my reach test ,it's a whole new ballgame.Rates/bosses/productivity matter BUT safety matters most on the reach truck and it's down to the driver entirely.speed with competency on reach driving will come in time ..Don't Rush!! We have had a couple experienced and wise drivers leave the reach driving because of increased productivity demands.

[@stevenrichards2336]

cheers mate, every little helps, nice one.

[@ngalkraredz]

Do u have a spotter and how feet between y'all? And also from your right and left how feet between you to the beam?

[@schwenda3727]

Just for future reference, are the reach trucks & even OP's from different brands, such as Jungheinrich, have any major differences in configurations of the basic operations (i.e. controls)? Or or are they all about the same?

[@raymondharlall]

Schwenda all the same. Just different manufacturers. For example. Toyota vs Honda

[@TeamDeXtreme]

5 years too late, but maybe this comment will help someone lol, but imo there's a massive amount of differences in controls for different brands of reach truck e.g. Raymond vs Crown vs Toyota/BT etc....joysticks, levers and finger levers are the most popular three, but theres probably more around, even different models in the same brand can have entirely different controls ( e.g. Toyota/bt reach's can have either big levers or finger levers, no idea if they have joystick models too lol)

[@leorodz9587]

My question is why they make this machine turning wheel opposite? If I wanna turn right I gotta turn the wheel left and same for turn left right ??

[@n3d.studio]

yes, you explained that correctly: you don't want to turn with the load in the air, that's helicoptoring and is unsafe because it can cause the truck to tip, it's outside of its stability triangle. It isn't worth your life or someone else's.

[@tommybizaoui5241]

What is the Isle dimension? we consider using this Raymond Reach in our warehouse but not sure how much space it would save, we currently use Toyota 7FGCU25 Thanks

[@joetejada9287]

I know I've asked before but for someone who has never operated one them selves goes and test in order to get the job do you think it is possible for someone to pass first time ever trying based off videos

[@raymondharlall]

Joe Tejada Atlast 8 hours of practice.

[@marksanchez7191]

You make a good instructor thanks

[@raymondharlall]

I appreciate that!

[@ooopsitwasntme3531]

I work for Hobby Lobby Warehouse in Oklahoma and I took my test training on the forklift, I could not get the forklift it’s so complicated and we only get one night to train on that machine, so my trained had me train on the Order picker for a few minutes and I loved the order picker a lot more than the forklift, it’s more complicated than the order picker, I got confused once I got into the actual isle.... picking up the pallet in the blue steel!!!!!! I couldn’t get it, and the steering on the fork lift is so much more complicated

[@moTastic4]

I'm at walmart dc. I've been certified for the rc3000 in the first week I started. I was fairly comfortable and excited while learning to operate that. This, on the other hand seems daunting. Just like there, at walmart the bins have no rack where the pallet would be placed but only one beam in the front and one beam in the back. My question to you is how does one get over the fear of dropping a pallet in between the two beams? I mean if one does what you did step by step, will they make production? Taking it slow does look less dangerous though.

[@allendittman1283]

moTastic4 I just transferred from Sams club bro operating rc crown lifts the rr's have only two different functions but it was weird operating today. I did good after a few hours but you'll have 8-10 weeks to meet 95% production speed will come in that time you will just wanna get the turning radius and controls down first.. Going to the top rack btw scary af was being empty stacks of pallets from top slot all day still shaky af doing that lll

[@salvadorvaldez5696]

@@allendittman1283yup looking at videos they seem weird been driving crown PIT as well for 14 years

[@rngkappa4685]

Is the steering wheel inverted in all the reach trucks

[@raymondharlall]

not sure. but for the Raymond company yes. 👍 thank you for your feedback. be sure to subscribe

[@Jayplay2495]

Raymonds are smooth.

[@JAVRTH]

How put the forks of the reach truck to pick skids easily and safely?

[@nukez5292]

This is actually better an official video on how do it

[@raymondharlall]

Thank you for watching and commenting

[@koffleparolier]

Very helpful bro

[@alexmoreno9955]

I have experience driving a sit down but not so much stand up do you in your own opinion find a raymound easier to operate than a sit down

[@robertomolina2518]

No it's easier to drive a sit-down than a stand up

[@robdavis6484]

How long did it take you to master the steering wheel on the reach? It's like you're your steering in opposite direction s when driving in reverse you know the counterclockwise motion.

[@devman3495]

I think that is where I may have an advantage because I have experience sailing and the rear wheel could be thought of as being a rudder, and as a sailor would understand that when they sail into the wind the boat goes backwards and they have to steer into the opposite direction (helm over) until they start going forwards and then they must helm over again to recover the previous course. So if you think of the steering as being like the steering on a sailboat it will all make sense.

[@bradsaudigarage1707]

the raymond pacers are the same way and it took me a few weeks to get it down. now i take turns at full speed, moving to the reach wasnt as hard as it was for some new operators

[@gergelybiro]

I know it was not a question for me, but it takes a day or two to learn the reach steering. It gets funny when I am jumping on different trucks, cb, and reach etc, sometimes, when i go on a counter balance after long time not driving it, I get the steering wrong, and correct it immediately... It feels really stupid tho...

[@lovemealifetime5405]

3:56 in my company the distance between the back of your truck and the rack behind is only 5cm. Just so you know.

[@xXTLGXxKeeper]

Start stand up Monday ty makes me less nervous

[@chevytheplayer]

Wonderful video

[@Bannedmeagain]

are u working at uline in WA

[@jamarrich1]

thanks buddy very mhmm helpful

[@waynevietnam]

Steering rod?

[@adrianbrowning58]

We have to vector alot because the isles are not that wide

[@edwinkamau7537]

Can you get a job certified and no experience?

[@Nightweaver1]

Just started a warehouse job and learned the order picker today, and probably going to learn this forklift tomorrow. I'm pretty nervous because this machine looks a lot more complicated than the picker.

[@raymondharlall]

thank you for commenting! be sure to share and subscribe! Ray

[@lyzoh7700]

My job has a lot of 40year old who complain because we got forced to learn the Raymond over the basic sit down Toyota,Yale,hyster, the reverses steering takes time to get used to

[@Gibbaempilhador70]

Parabéns, gostei muito do vídeo!

[@raymondharlall]

ok

[@adrianbrowning58]

That is the right way but the pace these companies set for you to work you can't be as fast as the workers who are selecting you will not be able to drop 30 pallets an hour or put up 30 pallets an hour even if it took you 2 min a pallet so you would be more like 20 pallets an hour but on production at most jobs 20 pallets an hour is minimum on the production scale

[@asuhadude4817]

I work in home depot they train you for 30 minutes throw you on there and then you basically teach yourself.So if anyone wants free training work for lumber dept.If you damage something you wont be in big trouble then you would a big warehouse.

[@waynevietnam]

Raymond - You are pretty good but remember to think about tilting. I think you should do the video again with a script shared by you and the cameraman.

[@michaeloakley5162]

good point regarding tilt ,from my limited experience as a new driver .. tilt can get a driver really in the shit if used incorrectly when doing putaways/letdowns into and out the racking!!

[@danielregister9745]

Those do not tilt

[@czyjawiemczytoty6693]

you record this video with calculator ?

[@bobbyjordan1373]

You should show doing that in a narrow Isle without hitting the racks

[@raymondharlall]

true!. Thanks for your suggestion

[@mikesecondo2254]

note...on self check horn did not beep....do not use this lift!!!

[@raymondharlall]

it did!

[@robertshannon7797]

Check horn always

[@gukobi]

Go to a homedepot and look at some of the aisles the drivers work in. 99% of the time you are lining up sideways and pivoting the forks 90 degrees into the pallet with an inch of space between your back and the shelf.

[@fastlife6832]

Best kind

[@ST-ej9bt]

thx for the video

[@SpeedofShadows1]

I wonder how driving a Raymond is compared to driving a Crown.

[@raymondharlall]

They both do the same job. It's a matter of choice as with any other thing. Someone would want to operate a Caterpillar machine and the other a JohnDeer. Or a BMW vs Benz. So it depends on what lift truck is available at your warehouse.

[@marymoncada5396]

I think crowns are easier to drive and faster too.

[@jjwalker2011]

This is a smaller Raymond, ones at my work are bigger.

[@coolvader8]

This is 100% filmed in Brampton, On

[@jaytube2112]

These lifts work in much narrower aisles

[@Brekstahkid]

good stuff

[@deangelostewart976]

thanks u for sharing

[@raymondharlall]

U r welcome buddy

[@brandonlynch7617]

The steering is backwards when when driving with load behind you.

[@lifesorealwithtelli1968]

That's what I messed up on

[@manishmansingh]

is he speaking hindee with english accent or english with hindee accent

[@raymondharlall]

Mike Singh lol. I don't know a lick of Hindee

[@manishmansingh]

and i suck at stand up reach. ah well

[@renatocamargo9583]

I know how to drive Raymond, Crown,Clark,and we used double rich

[@jamesoestrike2517]

Rename your fine tuning side shift and fork tilt.

[@raymondharlall]

I dont understand. Thank you for your feedback and be sure to Subscribe 👍

[@sabaheshuo9005]

I have experience drive crown reach truck but not much with this machine

[@joe33r]

Thank you

[@raymondharlall]

u r welcome

[@miguelaguirreramirez3168]

The reach truck is cake. A little tricky at first. Especially driving it "suicide" at least that's what they call it where I use to work at. My job was incentive.. so I of course put pallets away fast, did replens , and pallet picks. 🤷‍♂️

[@clutchitup8565]

Whats suicide mode ?

[@miguelaguirreramirez3168]

@@clutchitup8565 suicide, the best way to describe it.. is when you basically drive the reach truck forward... you steer with your right hand. The forks are behind you as you’re driving it. Also when you steer to the right, you’re actually making a left turn. Vice versa, when you steer to the left, you’re actually making a right turn.

[@chandhanaupul7208]

thanks bro

[@r.perzylo]

Next time , hold your phone in landscape mode. Otherwise, great video 5/5 .

[@king_ziltch]

It's made by Johnston

[@onifadeoluwafemi3742]

Thanks

[@raymondharlall]

You are welcome

[@albertsmith9973]

HE CALLED IT A STEERING ROD LMAO

[@raymondharlall]

lol

[@josephtejada3153]

do you think someone wit no experience could pass a test the first time they try it for themselves? honestly

[@louisdiaz316]

my friend tried to and he embarrassed himself. it takes practice, especially if ur aisles are narrow

[@eugenedowling7380]

It's completely different to a counter balance and getting the angles right can be difficult it takes practice like everything else

[@alanl9497]

KZbin deleted ur video?

[@raymondharlall]

No Town yes!!! 😮☹️

[@joetejada9287]

on a cherry picker

[@waynevietnam]

You should not turn your body in the direction of travel in this vehicle; only turn your head.

[@Xachremos]

It has a secondary handle for driving with your body facing forward. Trust me, it's a fucking godsend.