PRESTO OWNER’S MANUAL
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POWER STAK
The battery operated stackers are very powerful lifts capable
of doing large amounts of work.
DO NOT OPERATE THESE LIFTS WITHOUT CARE-
FULLY READING THIS MANUAL. In order to provide
for the safe operation of these stackers, Presto Lifts Inc. has
identified certain hazards that may occur during the mainte
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nance and use of these lifts. For safety reasons these units
are designed to be serviced or repaired in the fully lowered
position. If performed properly, this will greatly reduce the
possibility of injury.
WARNING!
When servicing the unit:
1. Key should be in "OFF" position.
2. E-stop should be depressed.
3. Disconnect the batteries at the terminals.
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Do not perform any repair work on lifts if there is
a load on the forks or platform.
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Do not perform any repair work if the forks or
platform is in the raised position.
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All personnel must stand clear of the lift while in
motion.
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Do not put hands or feet under the forks or plat-
form.
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Do not stand underneath the forks or platform.
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Do not stand in front of the stacker while in mo-
tion.
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Do not stand, sit or climb on the lift.
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Do not use the lift on soft, uneven or unstable
surfaces.
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Do not exceed the load center or capacity.
WARNING!
You or others around you can be seriously injured or even
killed if you don't use this stacker correctly. Read and
obey all warnings and instructions in this manual and on
the stacker. It is your responsibility before starting work
to make sure it is in good working order.
Always be alert to the area around you and watch where you
are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned or crushed
between the stacker and a fixed object such as a wall or post.
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Watch your hands and feet. A foot or hand caught
between the stacker and a fixed object will be crushed
or even cut off.
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If traveling forks first, keep both hands on the
control handle and be careful when changing direction
of travel. Keep your feet clear of the stacker.
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Keep the stacker under control at all times. Oper-
ate at a speed that allows you to stop safely. Be even
more careful on slippery or uneven surfaces. Do not
run over objects on the floor.
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Perform all stacker movements smoothly and at a
speed that will give you time to react if an emergency
occurs.
Tipovers and falls are very serious accidents; you can be
crushed or even killed. To prevent injury, know where you
are at all times and follow the rules of safe stacker operation.
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Be careful when working around docks, dock-
boards and trailers. Stay away from the edge of docks
and ramps. Check to make sure the wheels of truck or
trailers are chocked.
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Travel with the load or forks close to the ground.
Watch for overhead obstructions. Perform all stacker
movements smoothly and at a speed that will give you
time to react in an emergency.
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Keep your hands and feet away from all moving
parts such as masts, chains, forks or wheels.
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Never stand on or under the forks, or allow anyone
else to stand on or under them. Never ride on the
stacker or allow anyone else to ride. There is no safe
place to sit or stand.
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Before you leave your stacker, be sure to lower the
forks to the floor. Shut the stacker off with the key.
WARNINGS
DO NOT
use this stacker until you have been trained and
authorized to do so.
DO NOT
operate until you have read all warnings and in-
structions.
DO NOT
exceed load center or load weight capacities (check
capacity plate).
DO NOT
operate until you have checked the conditions of
the stacker: lift systems, forks, chains, and cables.
DO NOT
use if any part is damaged, worn or not working
properly.
DO NOT
use on ramps or inclines. Only smooth level sur-
faces.
DO NOT
use for lifting or carrying people.
DO NOT
handle unbalanced, unstable or loosely stacked
loads.
DO NOT
travel with forks or platform in an elevated position.
DO NOT
handle tall, unsecured or unstable loads that could
fall.
DO NOT
allow people to stand or pass under forks or plat-
form with or without load.
DO NOT
operate when parts of anyone’s body may be close
to mast structure or any moving parts.
DO NOT
drop loads on platform or forks.
DO NOT
alter or modify this stacker in any way.
