How to operate a fully electric pallet truck safely? Don’t overlook these key usage precautions.

I’ve been managing the warehouse for over a decade and have seen too many cases of fully electric pallet trucks being worn out. Battery premature failure, fork deformation, and hydraulic oil leaks are usually not due to vehicle quality issues, but rather to improper daily operation and maintenance.

Charging seems simple, but it’s the easiest thing to mess up. Recharge after each task is completed; don’t just plug it in for a quick charge during breaks. Charge the battery only when it’s down to about 20%—if you plug it in every day just to top it off, its lifespan will be cut in half. In high-temperature workshops, don’t leave your car parked in direct sunlight while it’s charging—the risk of thermal runaway in the battery is greater than you might think.

Every day before starting work, take two minutes to walk around the vehicle, checking if the tires have any bulges, whether the fork tips have cracks, and whether the buttons spring back smoothly. I repeatedly emphasize to new drivers: run the empty vehicle for ten seconds before carrying a load. When brake pads wear down, you may notice a metallic smell; if you ignore this minor issue and let it worsen, the repair could end up costing ten times as much.

Do not exceed 5 km/h in workshop aisles; slow down before entering curves. When carrying a load, the forks are inserted to