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Copyright 2019  -  Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. 

 

Form PL286M-1 (0816-____) 

(Updated 14 Jun, 2019 8:56 AM)

   

 

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The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment

Model 286M-1

Fork Mount Drum Handler

with Spark Resistant Parts

[email protected]

103 Kuhn Rd.

Syracuse, NY, 13208 U.S.A.

morsedrum.com

(315) 437-8475

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Receiving Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1
Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   1 - 2
Machine  Description.  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .      3
Operating Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .     4 - 5
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   5
Parts Lists and Diagrams. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   6 - 7
Dimensions to Calculate Lost Load. . . . . . . . . . .   8

operator’s Manual 

for Morse 

Fork Mount Drum Handler

Model 286M-1

Serial Number 0816 to ____ (MMYY)

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.

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.

Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in 

the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes, 

work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are 

recommended.

Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts. Perform necessary 

load test, inspections, operator training, etc.

TM

Summary of Contents for MORSPEED 1000

Page 1: ...ty 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 r...

Page 2: ...ned to handle one drum of the types listed at the top of page 3 Machine Description DO NOT attempt to handle any other type of drum or object DO NOT exceed the weight capacity of 1000 Lb 454 kg per drum WARNING Do Not Modify the Unit Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to the Morse machinery without factory authorization Any modifications may void the warranty This machine was ...

Page 3: ...pting to operate your new Morse 2 drum handler The model 286M 1 has a maximum capacity rating of 1000 Lb 454 kg per drum 3 Exceeding this rating or handling drums other than those mentioned above is unsafe and could result in equipment damage excessive wear or awkward handling When loading unloading operating or maintaining your MORSE drum handler 4 always use care and good judgment Maintain secur...

Page 4: ...m No manual contact is required Raise carriage in one steady movement until drum is seen to be properly suspended Avoid any tendency to interrupt the lift while the MORSPEED 1000 TM Jaws operate to grab the drum After very little practice operations 5 6 and 7 will be done easily in one flow of action TIP It is not necessary to tilt the mast forward or back to effect gripping or releasing TIP It is...

Page 5: ...ting Instructions not being followed Carriage mount not vertical If mast is tilted backward the drum may meet the floor leaning backward As drum settles and tries to return to upright it may pull against inside of the upper jaw hook preventing the upper jaw from moving cleanly upward and away to release the drum Maintenance Periodic inspection for the general condition of structural and mechanical...

Page 6: ...o ____ MMYY morsedrum com Copyright 2019 Morse Mfg Co Inc Form PL286M 1 0816 ____ Updated 14 Jun 2019 8 56 AM 6 ITEM QTY PART DESCRIPTION 1 1 5716M P BASE WELD 286M 1 2 1 3360M P LIGHT DUTY HEAD ASM SR 82HM 3 2 1644 P WASHER 1 2 SPLIT LOCK 4 2 91 P NUT 1 2 13 FIN HEX 5 1 4079 P HHCS M8 X 60 MM CL8 8 8MM 6 1 4081 P NUT M8 ESNA 8MM 7 1 2162 P CHAIN 1 4 PROOF COIL 4 FT 8 1 5713 P CARABINER 7 16 OPENI...

Page 7: ...P BACK HEAD WELD LDH SS 2 1 3861FSS P FRONT HEAD WELD LDH SS 3 1 1110 P SPRING COMPRESSION 155 4 2 62 P WASHER 3 4 SPRING 5 2 3461SS P E CLIP SS 1 2 82HM 6 1 3460SS P PIN INNER LINK SS 3 8 X 1 437 7 1 3354SS P PIN JAW LINK SS 3 8 X 2 264 8 1 2166M P LOWER JAW WELD LAMINATE SR 9 2 3355 P LINK JAW 2 SMALL 10 1 2165M P UPPER JAW WELD LAMINATE SR 11 2 3362SS P WASHER 3 8 FENDER SS 12 2 3361SS P E CLIP...

Page 8: ...Mount Drum Handler with Spark Resistant Parts Operator s Manual for Morse MORSPEED 1000 TM Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 286M 1 Serial Number 0816 to ____ MMYY morsedrum com Copyright 2019 Morse Mfg Co Inc Form PL286M 1 0816 ____ Updated 14 Jun 2019 8 56 AM 8 TM ...

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