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List the materials, load dimensions, handling frequency, travel paths, floor conditions, indoor or outdoor use and any unusual site constraints. Have a qualified person confirm the relevant load data, attachments, clearances and operating conditions for the actual workplace.
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Request the exact model data, rated capacity information, options, manuals, warranties, delivery, inspection, service and parts availability. Do not infer suitability from a machine category or a brochure statement; have a competent equipment reviewer compare the requirements with manufacturer documentation.
Check operator and workplace obligations
Ask the workplace health-and-safety adviser or local regulator which operator training, high-risk-work licensing, traffic management, maintenance and inspection requirements apply. Requirements depend on jurisdiction and task. This article gives no operating, lifting, charging or safety-procedure instructions.
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Obtain current quotes covering purchase or hire, delivery, installation, energy or fuel, charging, maintenance, repair, parts, operator training and end-of-life handling. Compare like-for-like terms and obtain independent financial advice for a major purchase.
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Ask who sells, services, hires and inspects the equipment and verify each provider’s qualifications and insurance for the relevant work. This page does not recommend a specific dealer or claim Dirt2Tidy supplies forklifts.
