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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 285XMGR

Super-Duty Forklift-Karrier  

with Spark Resistant Parts

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Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 - 2
Machine  Description.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      3
Assembly  Instructions.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .    3 
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     4 
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   4
Dimensions to Calculate Lost Load. . . . . . . . . . .   5
Parts  List  and  Diagram.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      6

Receiving Procedures

Every Morse drum handler is inspected prior to shipping. However, 

damage may be incurred during transit.

Check for visible damage. If you choose to accept damaged 

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freight, always sign noting the damage on the 

Bill of 

Lading

Document the damage and have the truck driver sign. We 

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recommend keeping a digital camera at your receiving dock 

for this purpose. 

Open packages expeditiously to check the condition of the 

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goods. There is only a 24 hour window to notify the carrier 

of any concealed damage. 

Immediately 

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report all damage to the shipping company!

 

Then you may contact Morse for assistance with your 

freight claim. 

Morse Manufacturing will not be held responsible for any 

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damaged freight that is not signed for as damaged.

Limited 2 Year Warranty

Morse drum handling equipment is guaranteed against defects in 

workmanship or materials for two years when used properly within 

its rated capacity. Warranty does not cover wear from normal use 

or damage from accident or abuse. Motors and other purchased 

parts carry the warranties of their manufacturers.

For warranty claims, contact your Morse Dealer to obtain a 

return authorization number, and for return freight advice. Return 

freight must be prepaid.

In all instances, liability is limited to the purchase price paid or to 

repairing or replacing the product. Customer assumes liability for 

any modifications, unauthorized repairs or parts substitution.

operator’s Manual 

for Morse Super-Duty 

Forklift-Karrier 

with Spark Resistant Parts

Model 285XMGR

Serial Number 1212 to 0718 (MMYY)

Safety Information

While Morse Manufacturing Co. drum handling equipment is 

engineered for safety and efficiency, a high degree of responsibility 

must be placed upon the machine operator to follow safe practices, 

based primarily on common sense, upon which true safety 

depends.

Failure to follow the safety precautions in this manual can result in 

personal injury or property damage. Observe the same precautions 

as with similar machinery where carelessness in operating or 

maintenance is hazardous to personnel. Carefully read the safety 

precautions below and throughout this manual.

Copyright 2018  -  Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form PL285XMGR (1212-0718)     

(Updated 24 Aug, 2018 10:59 AM) 

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[email protected]

727 West Manlius St.

East Syracuse, NY, 13057 USA

morsedrum.com

(315) 437-8475

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