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TLILIC108A
Licence to Operate a Forklift Truck
LEARNER STUDY MATERIAL
UNIT 1
1. You are required to inspect your forklift
before use. Name at least four liquid levels that
would form part of your inspection?
Hydraulic Oil
Engine Oil
Transmission Oil
Battery Electrolyte Level
Fuel
Coolant
Brake Fluid
Lights
Brakes
Steering
Controls
Warning Devices
Attachments
Tyres
Security of Attachments
Immediately
9. What important function does a load backrest
(load guard) perform on a forklift truck?
It stops the load from falling into the mast or
onto the operator.
Up hill
2m from Domestic
6m from High Voltage
Surface conditions
Layout of work area
Potential hazards
Pedestrians
Weather Conditions
Speed Limit signs
Work Place Policy
To prevent it unscrewing.
56. What percentage of wear in a shackle would
make it unsafe?
10%
No, the forklift will be unstable, only rotate when
stopped.
Swivel.
51. For what reason must you ensure that a jib
attachment hook is centred directly over a load
before lifting?
To keep the forklift stable and to prevent the
load from swinging on lift.
Before use.
No Never.
65. On an electric forklift what would you use to
isolate the power supply in an emergency?
Take Key
Tag Forklift
Tell Supervisor
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69. Because of load length, 2 forklifts are used to
handle the same load (simultaneous use). Name
any 3 operating precautions that must be
observed.
UNIT 2
T = Turning at speed
U = Uneven surfaces or uneven load
F = Flat Tyre
Driving too fast
Turning with the load raised
Braking too hard when cornering
Side shift not centred
S = Sloping Surface
O = Overloading
S = Severe braking
Incorrect use of the mast tilt
Load not positioned against the vertical face of
the forks
Shifting of the load centre forward
UNIT 3
Question 77
ATTACHMENT A
Question 78
ATTACHMENT B