The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
Models 40 and 40-30
Drum Cradle Trucks
operator’s Manual for Morse Drum Cradle Truck Models 40 and 40-30
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2020 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL40
(Updated 8 Jan, 2020)
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safety Information
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DAnGeR
- Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARnInG
- Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTIon
- Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in damage to the machine.
WARnInG
- The Drum Cradle Truck is designed to handle one drum of the types listed below under Machine
Description. DO NOT attempt to handle any other type of drum or object. DO NOT exceed the weight capacity
of 700 Lb. (318 kg).
WARnInG
- Do Not Modify the Unit. Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to the Morse
machinery without factory authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed
to perform a specific job and alterations may result in injury to operator or machine.
WARnInG
- No Loose Fitting Clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job.
Loose fitting clothing may become caught on the machinery and cause severe personal injury.
CAUTIon
- Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles and hard toe protection.
CAUTIon:
DO NOT allow drum to impact on floor, ground, or dumping station, etc.
Machine Description
The model 40 is designed to tilt an upright 55-gallon steel drum to horizontal for dispensing. The top rim of a 55-gallon (210 liter) steel
drum is 18.5” (47 cm) from the floor when in horizontal position on the model 40. Model 40-30 is designed to tilt an upright 30-gallon
(114 liter) steel drum to horizontal for dispensing.
The maximum full-drum capacity is 700 Lb. (318 kg).
option
Model 31 Tipping Lever sold separately for use with Model 40 or Model 40-30 Drum Cradle assists in
pulling over your heavy drum from upright onto the drum cradle. Constructed with 40” (101.6 cm) steel
tubing with malleable iron double hook to engage the upper rim of your drum.
Maintenance
Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue or
1.
loosening. Tighten, adjust or replace parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper
function.
Apply a small amount of bearing grease to wheel bearing surface on each axle periodically.
2.
Order replacement parts through your Morse Dealer.
3.
Model 40 Cradle Truck shown with
Optional Model 31 Tipping Lever.
WARnInG:
This product can expose you to chemicals including barium sulfate, cobalt, titanium dioxide, and
2-methylimidazole, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol-A, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
