Negotiating a Figure of 8 (eight) forwards using a Counterbalance Forklift | 4KS Forklift Training

In this online Forklift Training video, our instructor demonstrates how to negotiate a figure of eight (figure 8 forklift) forwards using a counterbalance forklift truck. This is another part of the training course to show students how to steer in very confined space.

The reason we do a figure of eight is to practise our steering, making sure we have full control of the forklift truck.

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Steps for figure of 8 forwards:

► Follow the correct moving off procedure; Gear, Observation, Handbrake release and final Observation (GOBO).
► Gently drive forward in a controlled speed
► Line up front wheel axle (Pivot-point) with centre of barrel maintaining 2-3 inches from barrel
► Steer around barrel looking over shoulder while rear end swings also looking at the direction of travel
► Change hands while approaching the second barrel
► Line your front wheel axle to the centre of 2nd barrel
► Feather steering around the barrel glancing over your shoulders maintaining 2-3 inches from the barrel.

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To skip to a particular section of the forklift training video please see the chapters below.

► Chapters for Counterbalance figure of eight training:
0:00 - Figure of 8 Forwards Intro
0:10 - Forklift GOBO procedure to move off
0:20 - Line up front wheel with centre of barrel
0:40 - Steer around the barrel
1:05 - Approaching 2nd barrel figure of 8

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