TABLE OF CONTENTS 6/10/2021 LM-HP MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Vestil Manufacturing Page 2 of 6
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood that a particular action will cause
personal injuries or
property damage. Signal words also specify the level of seriousness of injury if
the product is misused in the ways
described. The following signal words are used in this manual.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation
that might damage the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However,
material handling is dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The most
effective way to prevent injury is to apply sound judgment whenever using this device.
WARNING
Risk of death or serious personal injuries.
• DO NOT use, inspect, or service this lifting device until you read and understand the entire
instruction manual. Read the manual whenever necessary to refresh your understanding of its
contents. Also apply all relevant provisions of the most recent revision of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 and all
laws, regulations, codes, etc. that apply to lift truck attachments where the device is used.
• DO NOT disconnect the load from the lifting hook until the load is entirely and stably supported
by the ground or other surface.
• Inspect the device as instructed in INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE on p. 4-5. Acquire a copy of
the most recent revision of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 (“B56.1”) and apply all inspection procedures applied
to lift truck attachments.
• Always make sure that the shackle pin (see Parts diagrams on p. 3) is secure before applying a
load to the load hook. Tighten the pin before each use.
• Properly maintain the device according to the INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE instructions. These
procedures supplement the maintenance recommendations of B56.1 (the “Standard”). If any
instruction in this manual conflicts with the Standard, then you should apply the provision in the
Standard. DO NOT use the device unless it is in SATISFACTORY CONDITION (p. 4).
• ALWAYS attach the safety strap to the carriage of your lift truck without slack. The lifter must not
be able to slide forward on the forks while in use.
• DO NOT service the device unless you are qualified to do so. Contact TECHNICAL SERVICE
(contact information on cover page) if you are uncertain whether the attachment should be used.
• Only lift loads attached to the lifting hook with this device. DO NOT use this lifter to pull/drag
loads. Rigging must be properly attached to the load and hook before lifting the load. Be certain
that the load is balanced to avoid load swing.
• DO NOT lift people.
• DO NOT leave an elevated load unattended. Land all loads before leaving them.
• DO NOT use this attachment to lift (or move) a load that is unstable when suspended.
• DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the capacity of the lifter OR the lift truck,
whichever is smaller. The capacity of your lifter appears on tag 1054. The tag is attached to the
product as shown in the LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 5.
• DO NOT elevate any load more than a few inches above the ground except as necessary to
avoid contact with objects in or along the path of travel.
• DO NOT raise a load over people or allow anyone to stand or reach beneath a suspended load.
• DO NOT modify this product in any way without first obtaining written approval from Vestil.
Unapproved modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY on p. 6 and might make the
product unsafe to use.
