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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 288-1

Fork Mount Drum Handler

Operator’s Manual for Morse 

MOR

SPEED

TM

 Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 288-1

Serial Number 0315 to ____ (MMYY)

Copyright 2019  -  Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

Form PL288-1 (0315-____) 

(Updated 14 Jun, 2019 11:07 AM)

 

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Summary of Contents for MORSPEED 288-1

Page 1: ...inst defects in workmanship or materials for two years when used properly within its rated capacity Warranty does not cover wear from normal use or damage from accident or abuse Motors and other purchased parts carry the warranties of their manufacturers For warranty claims contact your Morse Dealer to obtain a return authorization number and for return freight advice Return freight must be prepai...

Page 2: ...at the top of page 3 Machine Description DO NOT attempt to handle any other type of drum or object DO NOT exceed the weight capacity of 1500 Lb 680 kg per drum 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 alte...

Page 3: ...vices are recommended Please read all instructions thoroughly before attempting to operate your new Morse drum handler 2 The model 288 1 has a maximum capacity rating of 1500 Lb 680 kg per drum 3 Exceeding this rating or handling drums other than those mentioned above is unsafe and could result in equipment damage excessive wear or awkward handling When loading unloading operating or maintaining y...

Page 4: ...dency to interrupt the lift while 6 the MORSPEED TM Jaws operate to grab the drum After very little practice operations 4 5 and 6 will be done easily in one flow of action TIP It is not necessary to tilt the mast forward or back to effect gripping or releasing TIP It is not necessary to have the jaws make first contact with the drum rim Simply drive them in below the rim and raise They will engage...

Page 5: ...r Failure to Release Drum Procedure in paragraph 8 of Operating Instructions not being followed Carriage mount not vertical If mast is tilted backward the drum may meet the floor leaning backward As drum settles and tries to return to upright it may pull against inside of the upper jaw hook preventing the upper jaw from moving cleanly upward and away to release the drum Maintenance Regular lubrica...

Page 6: ...GE MOUNT 1 HEAD 2 1 2625 P TIE ROD WELD 287 3 1 2619 P TIE ROD HOOK 287 4 1 17 P WASHER 5 8 SAE FL 1 5 16 OD 5 1 2626 P NUT 5 8 11 FIN HEX 6 1 2624A P CARRIAGE MOUNT WELD 287 7 1 2624 P CARRIAGE MNT W LOCK W O HEAD 8 1 913 P HAIR PIN PIN RETAINER 287 9 1 4900 P HEAD MORSPEED 10 10 1 911 P LOCK PIN WELD 287 11 1 5713 P CARABINER 7 16 OPENING 286 1 12 1 288 0 MORSPEED FORK REACH MOUNT 13 1 2162 P CH...

Page 7: ...PRING MORSPEED YELLOW 24 1 4989 P HEAD MOUNT SLIDE WELD MS 25 1 4994 P LINK WELD TOP 5 77 MS 26 2 5001 P LINK WELD BOTTOM 6 16 MS 27 1 4997 P SOCKET WELD SPRING MS 28 1 5004 P POST WELD COIL SPRING MS 29 10 4988 P WAVE DISC SPRING 5 8 01 30 10 5008 P SNAP RING EXTERNAL 5 8 31 1 5011 P PIN GROOVE 5 8 X 4 063 C MS 32 2 5009 P PIN GROOVE 5 8 X 3 688 C MS 33 1 5010 P PIN GROOVE 5 8 X 3 688 C HARD 34 1...

Page 8: ...Drum Handling Equipment Model 288 1 Fork Mount Drum Handler Operator s Manual for Morse MORSPEEDTM Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 288 1 Serial Number 0315 to ____ MMYY Form PL288 1 0315 ____ Updated 14 Jun 2019 11 07 AM 8 ...

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