Scatter brain Saturday. .Learning how to drive a forklift.

Today I got the opportunity to learn how to operate a forklift. It's honestly not that complicated.

[@justinmason100]

that "clutch" is actually just another brake, so you can left foot brake if you want. the button on your tilt lever will auto tilt the forks to level. that last lever is supposed to move your forks closer and farther apart, some trucks have it, some don't. forklifts are fun things to drive, but some people don't understand that they are heavy machinery, very easy to hurt or kill with them

[@warmandscratchy]

This video was helpful and informative and this comment tied everything together. Thank you both.

[@Statimtek]

The extra lever lever can also be for a attachment such as a clamp. Not many basic forklifts have the self spacing forks.You usually find that on larger lifts.

[@justinmason100]

@@Statimtek absolutely, i dont work with smaller lifts so i didnt even think about that lol. thanks!

[@ElectronicsForFun]

I wish our forklifts had forks that were controlled that way. I have to do that trick were you leave one fork unlocked and the other locked and then you slam the forks on the ground and then shift the mast to move the other fork over.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

The clutch is an actual clutch, that when pressed all the way, does also press the brake.

[@nanrom2514]

You are one of the most useful videos about forklifts that actually show what we wanted to know about forklifts.

[@Lagx1]

I've only been on a forklift for around 3 months. The company that hired me didn't mind that I had no experience and expected me to learn from the people already there which made my first few days very daunting. My first day working they had me on the forklift just to practice, I work at a block yard so my whole job is based around using the forklift to load customers. My tip to new drivers is not to be very nervous and understand it will take some time to be comfortable with the forklift. Don't be shy to the forklift like I was, my first week I tried my best to avoid having to use it. (That means walking around the whole six-acre yard to stack heavy ass bricks / pavers / flagstone for orders and such) This made my job at first a living hell as everyday I was doing a lot of manual labor that could be made a lot easier if I was on a forklift. The clutch can be used or be completely avoided, I tend to use it more than not. I use it when I need to lift my forks as fast as possible, just hit the clutch and the gas and up it goes. If you do this while you are in forward or reverse make sure you let off the GAS first then the clutch, otherwise if you do the opposite once you let off the clutch you will shoot off in the direction the forklift is set. This video is great as it shows that everyone is not instantly a pro at using the forklift and everyone starts from somewhere. Just give it your all, be safe, and make sure to ask questions if needed.

[@pierloaded9021]

whats a good company to start ? with im 17 and done with highschool and couldnt get my scholarships for track & field due to covid 😢

[@chriskutner7487]

Home depot maybe

[@joeybagadonuts4734]

Lagx. Good comment. 👍 I'm planning to apply at a job doing the same thing. Stacking blocks and operating a forklift. Any advice or is the job pretty straight forward??

[@addisatnafu4569]

Thank you bro !

[@romet4517]

Yoooo i had the same job and everyone would get mad at me if i didnt get stuff correct there with the forklift or got in someones way who was faster and more experienced than me.

[@samricketts8184]

The clutch disengages drive and applies brake for faster fork movement with the gas pedal. That button is to be pressed while tilting foreward to stop them at a level position rather than tilting all the way down. Good info, happy you said you didn’t know what they did rather than make something up.

[@Statimtek]

The second brake pedal is what is called an "inching brake" it acts as a brake and disengages the transmission so you can slow down the forklift while increasing or decreasing the engine RPM's to raise or lower the forks. : )

[@Matt-gw7ei]

Statimtek bingo

[@chasstiles7611]

We called them clutch breaks

[@majid360a]

I bought my first forklift and watched this video on my way back to my warehouse (almost mostly listen to it) neither me or tow truck driver knew how to operate a forklift, in this 5 min video I learned enough to jump on the back of forklift and lift the fork and unload with it no issue like I really know what I am doing :)) , Thank you

[@bianchicervelo5582]

Super helpful never drove one before I start tomorrow I feel confident already lol good job

[@GilbertForbesJr]

GOOD LUCK!!!

[@UnitiveRoom8]

The button on the tilt lever is used to level out your forks at a perfect 90 degree angle.

[@agkvids8457]

Thank you so much for this video man. It was my dream to learn to drive a forklift, and your easy instructions made it possible. You helped me realize my dream.

[@The0Almighty0Lord]

me too man. I want to learn man i have always wanted to learn but nobody teaches me.

[@tive26351]

The button on the levers if it works properly its soo just incase the forks are leaning forward or backwards that button centers it perfectly verticality!!

[@yvngrn8070]

Your an idiot it’s a horn

[@bobbytreep8024]

That clutch is used to neutralize the transmission of the forklift jhus incase your lifting something heavy" u step on the clutch so the machine goes to neutral and u accelerate to lift" this helps the machine not to move because once you step on it it's on neutral

[@Matt-gw7ei]

Hard to believe these little funny looking machines weigh in excess of 9,000lbs.

[@kentuckysmoose]

HEAVY METAL 🤘🏾

[@Stefan-X24]

Regarding the 4 levers. As "standard" equipment a forklift only have 2 levers - 1 to raise the forks up and down and 1 to tilt the forks up or down. The others are "optional". The third is normally to move the forks left or right and then the 4th could be used for any number of attachments i.e. rotator, push-pull unit, clamp etc.

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

The clutch is a clutch plus brake. It is a clutch, that when all the way engaged, also engages the brake.

[@Stefan-X24]

The button on the 2nd lever is for "self leveling" the forks. If you push the button while tilting the forks they will automatically stop once the forks are level with the ground.

[@Witty76]

1st thing to do (after inspection)....seatbelt bro.

[@Sleepy_jaz]

Matt Witmer 😂

[@juanarmandohernandez1260]

Safety first

[@Arkane117]

I don't understand why a seatbelt would make you safer on a forklift. You are not going fast on a forklift. Might be even safer if you don't have it on so that you can hop out fast if you need to.

[@IRISD3]

@@Arkane117 always safer in the cab

[@rogueplanet13]

@@Arkane117 people get squashed every week 'hopping' out.

[@robertmackey520]

Been a couple years since I’ve drove a lift but I have an offer and have to go get tested in about 2 hrs. Pretty sure I can still get on one and go but a quick refresher with the levers never hurt 😁

[@MiniaceX]

Drug tested or regular forklift test?

[@vooshmoozik6185]

@@averywealthyman4194 did you pass?

[@tinkerman9434]

The 3ed petale is called the "pilot" it has a neutral/brake effect. It ment to move the forks up and down on the move while controlling the speed of the forklift

[@NN-bv9lq]

I’ve used that exact model and never had to step on the brake to start it up. For the “clutch” I’ve always used it for when I’m approaching where I have to give it gas to lift a load quickly without completely stopping, the left pedal just makes it so you don’t go forward if you step on the gas

[@JOSUEEOFFICIAL]

Lied on my resume, I start today I think I’m a pro now . Thank you!

[@Deemezz]

How did it go lol

[@419SHY01]

Same 😂😂😂😂

[@vlladellu]

No, you're not a pro. The loading/unloading of different pallets and merchandise on different terrain without damage or injury, that what makes you a pro. Trust me, it will test the shit out of you. In logistic there are never two days that lool alike. Stay safe

[@billywalton87]

The button on your tilt lever makes the forks level out. So if you are tilted all the way back you press that button and press the lever forward and it will stop tilting forward once it reaches level. The last lever spreads the forks.

[@techdout609]

That 'clutch' isnt just another brake. Its a pedal that disengages the transmission, while applying brakes. Keeps the transmission cool, while allowing you to creep forward while under acceleration.

[@officialehi5047]

I learnt a lot by watching, thanks

[@redgc899]

lowering the forks doesn't go faster if you rev it, it's gravity operated. It only uses pressure to go up, all over functions (tilt/sideshift/other) can usually be sped up by using the accelerator. I use all 3 pedals all the time, I use the inching pedal mainly like a clutch, to keep it in gear and use the hydraulics without lurching forwards. I use the brake if i want to slow down and don't need to operate the hydraulics

[@tyronesavage898]

it is a creeper break. However, if pushed all the way down it places the forklift in neutral.

[@Bobbyree-i4s]

You hold the button & tilt it it will automatically stop once the forks are completely straight

[@brandyhernandez61]

It's a tool not a toy. A guy at a warehouse I was at made the same mistake of thinking a fork lift is a toy and would race around and do sharp turns. He completely disregarded a fork lift as heavy machinery with two forks. In the end, he took out a co workers leg that it had to be amputated. The young man was in his early 20s, and was made an amputee by someone who referred to a forklift as a toy. Food for thought.

[@bonniegirl5138]

A friend of mine had his foot crushed when an operator tipped over and lost the load. Even though my friend wasn't the operator he got injured. Had to amputate his foot.

[@campos3452]

Someone was talking to a forklift operator to close by and had no steel toes the forklift crushed there toes when he moved forward. Ouch

[@andyb2323]

Never go in between like that forks ALWAYS need to be on the ground before you get off and or park it

[@B-RY556]

The last switch is for any attachments for the forklift like a clamp for extender

[@MsLove804]

Currently in P.I.E. Training for PMUSA...The button on the 2nd lever is an automatic lever whereas if you hold it and pull either back or forward (not quite sure of which) it will automatically level the forks.

[@DGamer76]

Nice video definitely a lot of info there. At work I use the Toyota single/double pallet lift. It’s a little intimidating at first. But the more you practice with it. The more it becomes easier to handle and use.

[@Statimtek]

ALWAYS use the proper PPE when changing tanks, face shield, heavy gloves, and an apron. One minute taken to don the proper equipment can prevent a life time of regret. A forklift is not a "toy" It weighs more than some cars do. Roughly 100 people per year die in forklift accidents

[@Blankplayerboo]

Ok but like 100 out of how many total forklift operators. Cause like if it’s 100 out every 1,000,000 is it not natural selection at that point. 😊

[@Statimtek]

@@Blankplayerboo so you are saying they don’t matter then? Their families feel differently. It’s like someone whoops been accidentally killed by a gun. It was unnecessary, caused by carelessness.

[@powderp86]

that clutch is the actual brake for the fork. the middle pedal is the hill brake. so if you're on a hill it wont move when its in gear. they are more driven like a manual (stick shift). you will get a lot more control from it by learning how to use that pedal.

[@georgehere3097]

Middle button levels the mast in an even vertical position

[@Kleptul]

The 4th lever on the Nissan forklifts at my work opens and closes the forks. Like what you did manually with those pins in front, but seems like that lift doesn't have the option.

[@abigailtorres9428]

I am going to a interview tomorrow and I am about to lie about knowing how to drive a forklift and I am watching this because I want to have a idea of what I am going to be talking about

[@ktama2806]

short and perfect! Thank you

[@1x_rj_x1]

That button is an automatic leveling system, so if you hold that button and tilt the forks either way, it will stop when it’s level.

[@baileyreeves5319]

The clutch break is useful if you need to keep your rpm up for the forks when moving slowly.

[@B-RY556]

The clutch can be used to engage the hydraulic as well

[@mohamedameen772]

The left pedal ,they call it inching pedal. You only use that pedal when you need to deposit or withdraw cargo. You are not suppose to use that pedal as brake. The button on the tilting lever is to level your fork straight flat when you take cargo. You need to press and hold the button the tilt forward and the fork automatically stop straight flat.

[@michaeldill5736]

Remember if you don't know what the levers do they have a picture guide on the top.

[@pierloaded9021]

😂😂😂 thanks

[@defwind5374]

Yeah this helped me. Start new job next week. Other videos don't show controls.

[@tylergarrison9230]

Don’t use that stupid tilt level button that’s a bad habit to get in to. Only Toyota lifts have these level buttons, I tell people never rely on them because the next lift you drive may not have it! If you can’t eyeball the forks flat keep practicing lol

[@male7055-v8t]

the last one for opening and close the fork with a special fork mechanism attached

[@footalee2]

Just be careful it can be a fun toy but it can be deadly machine also.. the clutch brake (inching brake) allows you to operate the forklift under rev especially when lifting a load and doing minimal forward or backward movement smoothly ... I think the 4th lever is an optional lever if rotating fork blades are fitted... good video..

[@outofthebothros772]

Thank you for your comment and added insight. Heavy machinery is absolutely something that should be respected and run in a safe controlled manner. It is way to easy to damage something or injure your self or others if your not safely operating the equipment.

[@Josh-gl7ly]

Fourth lever is if you run a lift that has quadro/four lift. Only will ever see them at Pallet Yards for the most part. The fourth lever allows all four forks to extend out allowing you to carry 2 stacks side by side.

[@yeoshuabenzaken7736]

Yes the second is for breaks you use it when you want to make the Pella go faster so you have 1 foot on the brakes and 1 foot on the gas

[@Grcoon]

Last lever is for clamp it opens and closes the clamps

[@garylemmer2169]

the button you are talking about is a self leveling device....will automatically return for to level with ground

[@paulcoleman4144]

very helpfull information, thanks

[@simoncorreia8139]

I like the curiosity tho… keep it up 👍🏾

[@shaneroper5470]

"I haven't learned what this button does, so go ahead and research that." Try PRESSING THE FUCKING BUTTON!!! Aptly named scatter brain lol

[@thepoeticallycorrect]

🤣🤣

[@male7055-v8t]

inch brake for neutral and lifting and tilting while in neutral

[@jaybrown4444]

The last lever on the forklift is to control the clamps. You have to put the clamps on and the last lever opens and closes the clamps. If you're working in a warehouse that has a forklift with 4 levers it's more than likely your job has clamps. Your training should teach you how to put them on the forklift and operate them.

[@christhomas4113]

Thank You, looks fun 😄👍

[@Ba55guy88]

Last lever is for forklifts that have double forks.4 forks instead of 2....

[@marlonguerzon9621]

The lift is defirent the old model.1rst lift up and down.next lift forward and bacward.next lift the fork uo and down.the next lift mive right and left.if defend your unit if push pulll

[@tossemup5210]

The last is for attachments(double forks or clamps.

[@dmghostman555]

This was so helpful thank you!!!

[@umpalumpa222]

Very very very good, thanks bro.

[@jayd4144]

Hey man, thanks for the video.. I’m looking into getting experience driving them myself..

[@wisdomdelali2235]

You done o great training

[@johnnygaming7150]

That’s actually a second brake pedal for two footed driving..

[@tatoooilserviceltd1842]

Good evening my name is Orlando Nathaniel please put me through about how i can get a forklift operator job i have been working as a forklift operator for over 10ysrs up till date . I want to experience working with a different company i am open for day and night shift as an added value thanks.

[@charlesnelson838]

The fourth one is for attachments

[@sherriemiller9651]

Thanks soooooo much!!!

[@krakowolkusz7941]

do NOT play with the 4th leaver... please XD if it doesnt do anything then u are pumping hydraulic fluid into a closed line... there are basicly 4 ways the forks can move... up/down, tilt and iterchangable spreading of the forks or moving them side to side, i worked on ones with either configuration. But like i said if u use a leaver and u hear the pump working and nothing happenes, then its not conected and using this leaver will cut the life of the pump drasticly. Take care :)

[@hewhodefies4148]

I just got my forklift certification online recently. You talked about that a fuel tank on the back is propane. But for my online training spoke of only one type of fuel that is very cold and that you have to use gloves when you're changing it out and that's LPG or liquid petroleum gas. Correct me if I'm wrong but I don't think they keep propane cold like that.... Not as far as what my training explained on the national forklift foundation website

[@bachpig]

LPG is a blanket term for propane and butane. When the gas is used, the gas pressure in the can decreases so the temperature decreases. It has nothing to do with what type of gas it contains.

[@asempahgodsway9165]

That's so awesome I've learnt a lot and also wearing of the right PPE for the job

[@ernestmorales1023]

Seat belt . And at 9000lbs. Its not a Toy ! Safety first

[@yungdayday9064]

The last lever is a clamp but that forklift doesn’t have one on it just so anybody that was wondering knows

[@khaosmatador2257]

Proper gloves holy shit me over here at the job changing it bare hands

[@rykson161]

Great Video

[@isaiasalvarado8641]

thank you for the awesome video, keep up the good work!

[@GilbertForbesJr]

The last one is for Clamps

[@tttman4385]

???QUESTION So do you need to put on the parking break than lift a pallet or just go ahead and lift the pallet

[@johndapaah5693]

Show me where you are, and tell me how the price is I want to learn,together learning and operating lainses price

[@dariusnelson8187]

Ive drove the sit down cherry picker and the reach truck that one is actually the sit down is actually the easiest one to drive in my opinion

[@ezequielgalvan2708]

Darius Nelson I feel like the reach truck and pacer are the easiest

[@dariusnelson8187]

@@ezequielgalvan2708 yea me to I just learned how to drive a sit down to weeks ago i dont like how you have to reach far for the up down and side shift controls I'm use to the raymond reach wear it's all be the joy stick but I learned the sit down s o easy lol

[@mmadubafrancis4015]

I would love to learn how to drive this.

[@HusseinMohammed-wo8tk]

Hello

[@marcoainat8909]

That button is to leverage better the forks

[@mistayg2788]

Thank you for the easy, straight to the point lesson I get tired of seeing all the safety first slow talking long drawn out mfn videos

[@SaviourSeha]

Effective video!

[@charlesakaho7814]

Well understanding

[@mahmoudbouafia7893]

Hey fox tell me how many hours or how long do I need to be able operate it good 👍

[@tyecharessewhite7831]

Mahmoud Bouafia 1 day

[@tossemup5210]

You did good 👍🏾

[@jansare]

Thank you bro

[@ejikeokoli9521]

Well,I will say that the butting is for your forklift Hon

[@josesalazar4521]

Day one depending on kinds of forklift's! ☮️🌪️🌪️🙏💙🙏🌪️🌪️🌪️💙🌪️☮️🌪️

[@garypaulhood8858]

Dear sir thanks for the video I really the company and I am looking for how l can locate your company.. because I really want to learn the forklifts drive.. because he have be a long time l am looking for how l can go on it but it's very difficult for me to find the place I can learn.thank you very much for understanding my request Sir

[@outofthebothros772]

Hey brother. All I did to get this opportunity was to find a job at a flooring company warehouse. I was actually hired to be their tool repair technician. One day one of the managers was taking a bunch of guys out of the area on a delivery. I had most of the tools repaired so he said while he was gone to spend some time driving the forklift to get a feel for how it worked. No one was at the shop so I had no concern about someone being in danger. And there was a large area in the back of the shop for me to get comfortable with the way the fork lift handles.

[@nixx6932]

Gary Paulhood he isn't an instructor. He is just playing around with it to try and figure it out.

[@marlonguerzon9621]

Kumatso or other forklift now is have a aditional lift

[@bosslady1188]

Thanks

[@silviyapancheva]

Was that a giant rubic's cube behind you?

[@Danny_ll]

Thanks it helped

[@JesusGomez-xi5ts]

Thanks brah

[@goddeyojulari244]

As for me as operator, nothing new to me. That's my job presently at Chevron Nigeria Limited. Which is Escravos Gas To Liquid (EGTL)

[@yuvrajparmar1136]

Very nice

[@sulemanbaig1561]

I'm forklift operator i have uae driving licence no seven i need forklift operator job

[@Maniwasaki]

Left brake, right brake

[@ElectronicsForFun]

yeah you really don't need the clutch. the clutch just allows you to give it gas to run the pump faster while you're in gear but it's not a traditional clutch that you would find in a car this clutch also pushes the brake which kind of makes it useless. I just pop in into neutral and then rev it, you're not supposed to do this but if you want to raise the mast quickly while you're driving you just have to get some speed and then pop it into neutral and then coast while you raise the mast and then pop it back into drive. you're at a higher risk of hitting things when you do that so I would recommend not doing this until your get a better feel with the machine.

[@Josh-gl7ly]

Electronics For Fun it’s not so much a clutch and you could use it like you said but what it’s actually used for is as an inching brake. Basically using the regular break can cause you to come to quick stops or using it can result in jolting the forklift potentially causing your load to slide forward if you aren’t careful. The inching brake disengages the transmission and slowly applys the brakes so you instead of just “braking” you slow down into it and inch to a complete stop. Ideal if you’re carrying heavy loads and don’t want to run the risk of it sliding or potentially tipping the forklift over

[@ElectronicsForFun]

@@Josh-gl7ly I have tried using it as an inching pedal and it actually makes it harder for me to inch forwards because the engagement is binary on all of our forklifts. it's either engaged or it isn't which causes a very jerky motion when it engages making it impossible to inch. so I never use it, it's worthless to me.

[@blhakpowah4119]

Its called a hitching clutch pedal

[@saadp9816]

10 mint tarninh yes