In this online Forklift Training video, our instructor Sheikh, explains how to steer in very confined space using a figure of eight (figure 8 forklift) forwards exercise. This is another part of the training course to show students how to practise our steering, making sure we have full control of the forklift truck.

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Steps for figure of eight 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 8 forwards training:
0:00 - Figure of Eight Forwards Intro
0:10 - Why do we do a Figure of 8 Forklift Exercise?
0:18 - Forklift GOBO procedure to move off
0:30 - Turning around the first barrel
0:50 - Entering the 2nd barrel figure of 8
1:18 - Figure 8 Steering around the barrel

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