Table of Contents Rev. 10/28/2020 PEL MANUAL
Table of Contents Copyright 2020 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 2 of 17
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to draw attention to uses of the product that could result in personal injuries,
as well as the probable seriousness of those injuries. Other signal words call attention to uses likely to cause
property damage. Signal words used in this manual appear below along with the definition of each word.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or SERIOUS
INJURY.
Identifies actions likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might damage
the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material handling is
dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is responsible for exercising
sound judgment at all times.
If this product is used or maintained improperly serious personal injuries or death might result.
ALWAYS use the product properly.
• Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the product
constitutes misuse.
• Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures whenever
necessary.
• DO NOT attempt to resolve any issue with the product unless you are certain that it will be safe to use
afterwards.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modifications might make the lifter unsafe to use and
automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY on p. 17.
• DO NOT exceed the capacity of your unit. Refer to the SPECIFICATIONS table on p. 3 as well as label 287 (see
LABELING DIAGRAM on p. 16) on the product for capacity information.
• Inspect the product according to the INSPECTION & MAINTENANCE instructions on p. 15. Replace each part
that is not in SATISFACTORY CONDITION. DO NOT use the product until it is fully restored to satisfactory
condition. ONLY use manufacturer-approved replacement parts.
• Cycle the deck all the way up and all the way down. Listen for unusual sounds as the deck rises and lowers.
Watch the deck for unusual movement.
• DO NOT use the lifter unless all machine guards are in place, i.e. the mast guard that conceals the chain(s).
• This product is NOT a personnel lift. DO NOT use it to lift or transport people.
• DO NOT walk or stand beneath the load deck at any time.
• DO NOT leave the lifter unattended when it is loaded. Lower the deck and unload it before leaving the lifter
unattended.
• ONLY transport loads with the deck no higher than necessary to support the load and avoid obstacles.
• DO NOT continue to push the “UP” button on the hand control if the forks do not respond. Remove the unit from
service and report the problem to maintenance personnel.
• Always lift pallets properly. Drive forward until the edge of a pallet contacts the heels of the forks.
• ONLY use this lifter on even, level ground.
• NEVER change the setting of the pressure relief valve.
• ALWAYS carefully watch the pallet handler and the load while lifting and transporting loads.
• DO NOT use this device UNLESS all labels shown in the LABELING DIAGRAM on. p. 16 are in place,
undamaged, and easily readable from a reasonable distance.
NATIONAL STANDARDS
This product is a manually propelled high lift truck. The Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation
(ITSDF) publishes national standard ANSI/ITSDF B56.10 (the “Standard”) on its website (www.itsdf.org
). The
standard is freely downloadable at http://www.itsdf.org/cue/b56-standards.html. Before putting the unit into service,
acquire a copy of the Standard and apply all recommendations in Part II: For the User. If instructions provided in this
manual conflict with instructions in the Standard, then you should apply the instructions in the Standard. Vestil
encourages you to immediately contact
TECHNICAL SERVICE to report any differences between instructions in this
manual and the Standard.
