Rev. 10/2/2020
LLW MANUAL
Copyright 2020 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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Step 3: Raise the deck to bring it to the level of the load. Turn the handle clockwise to elevate the deck.
Turn the handle counterclockwise to lower the deck.
Step 4: Center the load on the deck. Secure it to the deck (with ratchet straps, for example) if necessary to prevent
the load from sliding, rolling, etc.
Step 5: Lower the deck until it is just a few inches above the ground. Move the load to the desired location. After
you arrive at the unloading destination:
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Lock the castors or set the brakes;
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Turn the handle clockwise until the load is positioned at a comfortable height;
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Rest the handle on the winch mounting bracket; and
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Remove the load.
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Step 6
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: Lower the deck until it is a few inches above the legs and return the lifter to its storage location. Engage the
brakes (if equipped with optional brakes) and lower the deck completely. Store the lifter in a dry, indoor
location.
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION (THE “RECORD”)
Record the condition of the hand truck before putting it into service. Thoroughly photograph the unit from multiple
angles so that all operating mechanisms are clearly visible. Take close range photographs of the labeling applied to
the truck. Raise and lower the deck. Describe the operation of the winch. Describe sounds heard as the deck rises
and descends. How much effort is required to turn the winch? Apply the brake. Photograph the brake. Try to move
the truck with the brake applied and describe how the brake resists movement. Collate all photographs and writings
into a single file. Give the file a name that clearly identifies it. This file is a record of the unit in satisfactory condition.
Compare the findings of all inspections to the record to determine whether the truck is in satisfactory condition.
Purely cosmetic changes, like damaged paint/powder coat are not changes from satisfactory condition. However,
touch-up paint to be applied to all affected areas as soon as damage occurs.
Properly centered load.
Center of load very close
to or aligned with center
of deck. Load rests
against back of deck.
Side view
Overhead view
Center of deck
Improperly centered load.
Center of load in front of
deck center.
Center of deck
Properly centered load.
Center of load aligned with
center of deck. Load rests
against back of deck.
Improperly centered load.
Center of load close to
either side and/or front of
deck.