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Model 400A-96SS

Stainless Steel Hydra-Lift, 96”, Manual Lift & Tilt

Operator’s Manual for Morse Stainless Steel Hydra-Lift Karrier with Manual Lift and Tilt

Model 400A-96SS  Serial Number 1210 to ____ (MMYY)

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Copyright 2022 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form OM400A-96SS (1210-____)   

(Updated 3 Mar., 2022)

 

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Safety Information (continued)

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.

CAUTION

 

– Do Not Transport with Drum Raised

ALWAYS LOWER THE DRUM HOLDER TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTING. 

 The 

unit can become unstable when transporting with a raised load.

DANGER

 - Stay Clear of Power Lines

KEEP WELL CLEAR OF POWER LINES. 

 Never approach a power line.  Current in a high voltage line 

may arc some distance from the wire to the steel framed, grounded machine.

WARNING

The Hydra-Lift Karrier is designed to handle one drum of the types listed at the top of page 3, under

  

Machine Description

.  

DO NOT

 attempt to handle any other type of drum or object.  

DO NOT

 exceed 

the weight capacity of 800 Lb.(363 kg).

WARNING

 

- Level Floors Only

For operation only on clean, level floors of suitable bearing capacity. Do not use on sloped surfaces, 

ramps, irregular or debris strewn floors.

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.

WARNING

 - Hydraulic Fluid Under Pressure Can Be Hazardous

Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury.  Avoid the 

hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines.  Keep hands and body away from 

pinholes and nozzles, which eject fluid under high pressure.  Use a piece of cardboard to search for 

leaks. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately and inform them of the nature of the accident.

CAUTION

 - Wear Safety Shoes

Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles and hard toe protection.

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

Summary of Contents for 400A-96SS

Page 1: ...ock for this purpose Open packages expeditiously to check the condition of the goods There is only a 24 hour window to notify the carrier of any concealed damage IMMEDIATELY REPORT ALL DAMAGE TO THE SHIPPING COMPANY Then you may contact Morse for assistance with your freight claim Morse Manufacturing will not be held responsible for any damaged freight that is not signed for as damaged Delivery to...

Page 2: ...el Floors Only For operation only on clean level floors of suitable bearing capacity Do not use on sloped surfaces ramps irregular or debris strewn floors 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 alteratio...

Page 3: ...EXISTING manual tilt drum handler 55 30SS Series Stainless Steel Diameter Adapters for drum with diameter smaller than 22 56 cm To handle a smaller drum insert the correct size Diameter Adapter into the standard drum holder See Diameter Adapter info at https morsedrum com products diameter adapters ONLY Diameter Adapters for drum with 17 5 44 5 cm diameter or smaller have integrated brackets to pr...

Page 4: ... accessories to handle a plastic drum fiber drum or a smaller diameter drum Figure 3 1 Figure 2 3 Controls The Morse Hydra Lift Karrier is manually propelled and steered There are two functions for the operator to control Figure 2 3 1 LIFT and lower function for vertical positioning of the drum 2 TILT function to control the degree of rotation of the drum LIFT and Lower Function To raise drum 1 In...

Page 5: ... the ratchet clockwise to tighten chain If ratchet turns until the pawl is beyond the last ratchet tooth turn the ratchet back and slide the next link into the ratchet slot and try tightening again The chain must be held tightly against the drum with the pawl engaged securely in the ratchet teeth 4 Operate the lift function to lift drum clear of floor Roll to dispensing location NOTE Do not allow ...

Page 6: ...ide of the mast cap the hinge pin the gears and sprockets in the tilt drive and the ratchet and pawl Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the correct genuine Morse parts Hydraulic pump should be filled with the provided quart of Mobil ATF D M Morse part 3983 P Material safety data sheet MSDS is available online Change oil yearly sooner depending on dirty conditions or outdoor use 5...

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