SLNM
, Manual
Copyright 201
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Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
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Lifting and Transporting Loads:
DO NOT operate the
SLNM
until you read AND understand every instruction. If you do not understand
an instruction, contact Vestil for clarification. To reduce the possibility of sustaining or causing serious personal
injuries, ALWAYS:
1. Make sure that all other persons clear the area while you use the
SLNM
.
2. Apply the fork truck operation and lifting practices learned during your operator training, and applied by your
employer. Follow the instructions below ONLY to the extent that they do not disagree with the operating practices
required by your employer.
Make sure that the net weight to be lifted (load + skid) does not exceed the rated load (capacity) of your
stacker
;
Center and evenly distribute the load on the forks. The load must not project more than 2” beyond the tips of the forks.
3. Review the safety guidelines on p. 3 before each use:
Apply proper loading techniques ;
Ask a coworker to help you load and unload the lifter.
4. “Operator” means a person, who is trained and authorized to use a manually propelled high lift device. ONLY
persons who have successfully completed a training program, like the courses outlined on p. 4-5
of B56.10-2006, should operate the
SLNM
. Safe operation requires operators to:
Develop safe working habits and a process for identifying hazards that exist or might be encountered during
operation;
Conduct thorough inspections of the usage area to identify unusual/hazardous conditions. Walk the path you will
use to transport loads with the lifter before
hand. Do not use the
SLNM
lift if the floor (or other supporting
surface) is uneven or damaged or cannot support the combined weight of the lifter and the load.
Make sure that the lifter has been inspected as recommended in the “Inspections & Maintenance” section of this
manual . Use the lifter ONLY IF it is deemed safe to use by designated inspection personnel.
To engage a pallet/skid,
push
the unit to a position in front of the intended load. Before engaging the load, confirm
that the forks will fit within the fork pockets. Fully lower the forks to allow them to slide into the fork pockets of the
skid. Confirm that the net weight of the load plus the skid do not exceed the capacity of the
SLNM
.
Continue forward until either the skid rests against the back (vertical/upright portion), or the forks are as far
underneath the skid as they can be. When the skid contacts the back of the forks, stop
the
forward
movement
. Wait
until the stacker stops completely, and then lift the skid off of the ground/supporting surface by pressing the fork
raising button.
Proper Transport Configuration: To avoid unintended contact between the skid/pallet and surface features, transport
the load to the desired location with the forks elevated.
To release the load, stop in the desired location; fully lower the forks; and then slowly
pull the SLNM
backward
until the forks are no longer beneath the skid/pallet.
Batter
y
and Charger:
The charger allows electrical current to flow from
a wall socket through the
battery
. While operating the charger,
contact with water (rain, snow, etc.) could result in electric
shock or electrocution. Do NOT recharge the batt
ery
if the
SLNM
is outdoors. Only recharge the
battery
indoors.
Turn off your
SLNM
:
Push E-stop to turn off the
SLNM
Plug the charger’s AC cord into an 115VAC power source:
T
he
AC cord is
attached to the lower mast
E-Stop button
