Rev. 1/3/2017
FTTM-2, MANUAL
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Signal Words:
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that could lead to property damage with SIGNAL
WORDS. Safety messages that appear with signal words describe an improper or dangerous use of the product.
The signal words that appear in this manual are defined below.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might
damage the product.
Each person who installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in advance of the activity
and fully understand the directions. Failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might result in serious personal
injury.
Hazards of Improper Use:
Vestil strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material
handling is dangerous and no manual can address every risk. Ultimately the most effective means for avoiding injury
is for the end-user to apply good judgment at all times.
Improper or careless use of this product might cause serious personal injuries.
Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing the product is a
misuse
of the product
. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper installation, use, and maintenance
procedures.
DO NOT exceed the capacity (see Label 287 on product; also shown in “Labeling diagram” on p. 5).
Inspect the product as described in “Inspections and Maintenance” on p. 4. Restore the product to normal condition
before using it.
Before attaching a trailer (or other towable equipment) to the hitch, inspect the receiver, hitch, and retaining pin.
Confirm that all parts are sound.
DO NOT attempt to pull a trailer UNLESS the coupler seats properly on the ball hitch and latches properly. ONLY use
this attachment to
push
hitched loads. DO NOT pull loads.
DO NOT use this product to transport
anything
but trailers or other towable equipment.
DO NOT use this product to push a trailer if people are onboard. This device should only be used to push unoccupied
equipment.
DO NOT allow people to sit on or ride on the attachment.
DO NOT leave an attached trailer unattended. Always move a trailer to its desired location, properly immobilize it, and
disengage it from the tow ball.
DO NOT modify the unit without written approval from Vestil. Unapproved modifications automatically void the Limited
Warranty (see p. 6) and might make the unit unsafe to use.
ONLY raise the forks as high as necessary to bring the trailer into a horizontal (level) position.
ONLY use the attachment to move trailers across level ground. DO NOT use the attachment to push trailers up or
down sloped ground.
OSHA regulations require lift truck attachments to be approved by either the manufacturer of your lift truck or a
professional engineer before they are used. Mark your lift truck to identify the FTTM-2 attachment. The new markings
should also display the approximate weight of the truck-and-attachment combination at maximum fork elevation with
load laterally centered. Capacity, operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals must be changed
accordingly. DO NOT use this attachment if a load will exceed the load center rating provided by your lift truck
manufacturer.
DO NOT remove or obscure any label. Verify the placement and legibility of all labels as shown in the “Labeling
Diagram” on p. 5. DO NOT use this device UNLESS all product labels are readable and undamaged.
Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
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Inspect the unit as described on p.4.
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Use the product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
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Always store the device in a dry location.
