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A typical top rim that is suitable for handling with the MORStak. (Plastic drum shown)

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 

- Rack Drums in Racks w/ Cradles

Use only with suitable, commercially made racks with drum cradles intended by their manufacturer
for use with the type, weight and quantity of drums to be used. Racks and drum cradles must be
properly designed, installed and maintained.

WARNING

 - Do Not Modify the Unit

Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to the Morse MORStak 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.

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MORStak Drum Rackers

611 Series:  Single–Stage Mast, racks to 58”

620 Series:  Two-Stage Mast, racks to 102”

The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Website: 

www.MORSEmfgco.com

COPYRIGHT 2002-2004 MORSE MFG. CO., INC.

Form PL 600

(181180-211427)

(Updated 4/2004)

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Summary of Contents for MORStak 611 Series

Page 1: ...m Rackers 611 Series Single Stage Mast racks to 58 620 Series Two Stage Mast racks to 102 TheSpecialistInDrumHandlingEquipment COPYRIGHT 2002 2004 MORSE MFG CO INC Form PL 600 181180 211427 Updated 4 2004 Page 1 MORSE MFG CO INC 727 West Manlius Street P O Box 518 East Syracuse NY 13057 0518 Phone 315 437 8475 Fax 315 437 1029 Email service MORSEmfgco com Website www MORSEmfgco com ...

Page 2: ...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 MAST 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 ...

Page 3: ...ator 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...

Page 4: ...function or the vertical positioning of the drum holder the TILT function or the degree of rotation of the drum holder Each function is controlled separately by levers mounted above the push handle The lever on the right side is the LIFT control valve Raising this lever causes the drum holder to move up the mast Pushing down on the lever will lower the drum holder The lever on the left side is the...

Page 5: ...gned to mechanically grab the drum by its top rim in the vertical position and support it with two parallel drum supporting bars in the horizontal position A bridge between the grip pads at the inside end of the drum holder provides clearance for a typical drum faucet The operator must see that the drum and faucet are properly oriented to enable the faucet to clear in the space provided by the bri...

Page 6: ...Raised Drum NEVER allow anyone to be below any part of a raised drum handler or drum Remain behind the push handle while handling a drum WARNING Do NOT Disengage the Grip Pad Clamp Handle When Vertical Drum is off the Ground When the drum is in the vertical position lower the drum to the floor before releasing the grip pad clamp handle 7 After ensuring that the area in front of the MORStak is clea...

Page 7: ...porting bars should be just below the walls of the drum but still above the rack This will allow clearance to withdraw the MORStak and leave the drum in the storage position TO TAKE A HORIZONTAL DRUM FROM A RACK AND PLACE UPRIGHT ON THE FLOOR 1 Tilt the drum holder assembly to the horizontal position and move the grip pad clamp handle to the open position Raise the drum holder assembly to the appr...

Page 8: ...e the MORStak to become unstable and possibly fall over 4 Carefully tilt the drum down to the vertical position Lower the upright drum to the floor and when the weight of the drum is entirely on the floor open the grip pad clamp handle Raise the drum holder assembly about 12 until the rim grip pads are clearly above the top of the drum Pull the MORStak back to clear the drum 1 Maintenance Periodic...

Page 9: ...t No return will be accepted without proper authorization In all instances liability is limited to the purchase price paid and liability under the above stated warranty is limited to repairing or replacing any product which upon our examination is found to be defective MORStak Drum Rackers 611 Series Single Stage Mast racks to 58 620 Series Two Stage Mast racks to 102 TheSpecialistInDrumHandlingEq...

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