07/19/11
Rev. 3/7/2017
S-FORK-4-AT, MANUAL
Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Corp
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Signal Words:
T
his manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable seriousness of
those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call attention to uses of the product likely
cause property damage.
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
fork attachment (hoist hook).
Safe Use Recommendations:
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material handling is dangerous
and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is responsible for exercising sound judgment at all
times.
Improper use might result in serious personal injuries. Therefore, EVERY PERSON who might use,
perform maintenance on, or service the fork attachment must understand and apply all of the following recommendations:
DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem with the fork attachment unless: 1) you are authorized to do so; AND 2) you
are
certain
that it will be safe to use afterwards.
Always make sure that the shackle pin (see Exploded Parts Diagram on p. 3) is secure before applying a load to the
load hook.
Tighten the pin before each use.
DO NOT use the device unless it is in normal operating condition. Inspect and maintain the device as suggested in
“Inspections & Maintenance” on p. 5. DO NOT use the attachment until it is restored to normal condition.
Attach rigging to the load and to the hook in a manner that minimizes load swing as the load is lifted off of the ground.
Load swing could result in serious injuries.
DO NOT leave an elevated load unattended. Lower the forks until the load is fully supported by the ground and
disengage the load from the hook before leaving it unattended.
DO NOT alter the device from its original configuration. Unauthorized modifications might make the fork attachment
unsafe to use and automatically void the limited warranty.
DO NOT use this fork attachment to lift a load that cannot be adequately stabilized when elevated. ALWAYS apply the
relevant lifting practices applied at your worksite.
DO NOT sit on or apply any weight/pressure to a suspended load.
Account for the possibility of load swing by making sure that the load and rigging are oriented to prevent tipping, rolling, etc.
when the load is lifted from the ground. Swinging motion could result in serious injuries.
DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the rated load of this forklift attachment, the rigging, OR the lift
truck,
whichever is smallest
. ALWAYS make sure that the net weight applied to the fork attachment does not exceed the
rated load of the attachment, rigging, OR the lift truck, whichever is smallest.
DO NOT lift a load higher than necessary. (See “Use Instructions” on p. 4).
DO NOT raise a load above people or allow anyone to stand or reach beneath a suspended load.
NEVER use the device to lift a load over people or to lift any apparatus that supports people, e.g. a work platform.
ONLY use the device to move material.
To maximize the service life of the fork attachment:
Use only replacement parts supplied or approved by the manufacturer.
ALWAYS store the device in a dry location.
Maintain the product as suggested in “Maintenance & Inspections” on p. 5.
