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Signal Words:  

 

This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to draw attention to uses of the product that could result in personal injuries, 

as well as the probable seriousness of those injuries. Other signal words call attention to uses likely to cause property 
damage. Signal words used in this manual appear below along with the definition of each word. 

   

 

 

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or SERIOUS 
INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations. 

 

 

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or 
SERIOUS INJURY. 

 

 

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or 
MODERATE injury. 

 

                           Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that might 

damage the product.

 

 

 

Hazards of Improper Use: 

 

Vestil strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of this product. However, no manual can address 

every conceivable risk. Ultimately, the most effective way to avoid injury when using this device is to exercise good 
judgment and to always apply the following warnings. 

 

 

 

 

 Improper use of this device could result in death or serious personal injury. 

  ALWAYS inspect the device before each use as described in “Inspections & Maintenance” on p. 4. 

  When used with a hoist, only attach this lifter to a properly functioning hoist hook with a spring latch. 

  When mounted to a fork lift, attach the safety strap to the fork carriage without slack. 

  DO NOT remove or obscure any label.  Confirm the placement and legibility of all labels as shown below in 

“Labeling diagram”.  If a label is damaged or unreadable, immediately contact Vestil for a replacement.  DO NOT use 
the lifter until

 

the label is replaced. 

  ONLY attach the lifter to the top rim of a drum. DO NOT use this lifter to move a particular drum if the jaws cannot 

securely clamp the rim.  

  DO NOT lift a drum lying on its side. All drums must be upright before attaching the lifter to them.  

  DO NOT stand, sit, or ride on a suspended drum. 

  DO NOT attempt to lift a drum that weighs more than the capacity of the lifter (1,500 lb.; 681.8 kg). 

  DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary. (See “Using the lifter” on p. 4). 

  DO NOT raise the load over your feet or any other part of your body. 

  NEVER lift a drum over yourself or other people. 

  The carrier is designed to lift only 55 gallon, closed head, steel drums. Do not use the product to lift anything else. 

  Avoid contact with the load while moving it. When moving the drum by hoist, grasp one of the fork loops and stand 

to the side of the drum. Watch the load at all times.   

  DO NOT leave a suspended drum unattended. 

  DO NOT open the lifter while a drum is suspended. Lower the drum completely before releasing it. 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 

 

 

 

Labeling diagram:

  

The lifter should always be labeled as shown in the diagram.  Replace any label that is missing, damaged, or not 
easily readable (very faded, for example). 
 

 

 A: label 218 

 

C: label 675 

 

B: label 1000 

 

B

C

A

Summary of Contents for HDDL-55

Page 1: ...TE The end user is solely responsible for confirming that product design installation use and maintenance comply with laws regulations codes and mandatory standards applied where the product is used VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP 2999 North Wayne Street P O Box 507 Angola IN 46703 Telephone 260 665 7586 or Toll Free 800 348 0868 Fax 260 665 1339 www vestilmfg com e mail info vestil com Table of Content...

Page 2: ... properly functioning hoist hook with a spring latch When mounted to a fork lift attach the safety strap to the fork carriage without slack DO NOT remove or obscure any label Confirm the placement and legibility of all labels as shown below in Labeling diagram If a label is damaged or unreadable immediately contact Vestil for a replacement DO NOT use the lifter until the label is replaced ONLY att...

Page 3: ...racket hook formed 2 4 37036 Nylock nut zinc plated 5 8 11 2 5 13317 Hex bolt HHCS gr 5 zinc plated 5 8 11 x 3 1 2 2 6 08 145 028 Fork carriage attachment restraint strap Carriage strap or safety strap 1 Specifications Only use with 55 gallon closed head steel drums in upright position Capacity 1 500 lb Overall height 10 Overall width 1513 16 Usable fork pocket height 45 8 Extended length 27 Usabl...

Page 4: ...ably supported by the ground Disconnect the lifter from the hoist or demount the lifter from the forklift Reverse direction of the load binder by pressing down the upper part of the pawl Move the handle back and forth to release the clamp Inspections Maintenance Before using the lifter for the first time make a written record of its appearance Include observations about shackle hardware drum brack...

Page 5: ...rs defects in the following original dynamic components motors hydraulic pumps electronic controllers switches and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions wearing parts such as bearings hoses wheels seals brushes and batteries How long is the warranty period The warranty period for original dynamic components is 90 days For wearing parts the warra...

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