The Specialist In Drum Handling Equipment
2-300 Series
Endover Rotator
(Discontinued)
operator’s Manual for Morse 2-300 Series End-over-End Drum Rotators
Serial number 239790 to 275508
morsedrum.com
Copyright 2015 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.
Form PL2-300 (239790-275508)
(Updated 14 Jun, 2019)
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Safety Information
(continued)
DAnGER
- Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARnInG
- Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or
death.
CAUtIon
- Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in damage to the machine.
WARnInG
- The End-Over-End Drum Rotator is designed to handle one or two drums 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 800 Lb.
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 designed to perform a specific job and alterations may result in injury to operator or machine.
WARnInG
- No Loose Fitting Clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate
to the job. Loose fitting clothing may become caught on the machinery and cause severe personal
injury.
CAUtIon
- Wear Safety Shoes. Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles and hard toe protection.
DAnGER -
Stay Clear of Rotating Drum. nEVER allow anyone to be near any part of the rotating
drum or drum holder. operator should remain near the push button station and others should
stay clear of the rotator.
Morse Drum Rotators should be installed in accordance with OSHA subpart
O, 1910.212 - “General requirements for all machines.” “Revolving drums, barrels, and containers shall
be guarded by an enclosure which is interlocked with the drive mechanism, so that the barrel, drum, or
container cannot revolve unless the guard enclosure is in place.” (An optional safety enclosure can be
ordered for any MORSE drum rotator.)
Machine Description
The 2-300 End-Over-End Drum Rotators are designed to rotate a ribbed 55-gallon steel drum
22.5” in diameter. The maximum full-drum capacity is 800 Lb. Capacity is de-rated to 400 Lb. for
a half-full drum. Half-full capacity is an indication of the capacity for tilting a bottom heavy drum. A
partially full drum with an unbalanced and shifting load is harder to tilt than a full drum.
WARnInG:
This product can expose you to chemicals including barium sulfate, cobalt, titanium dioxide, and
2-methylimidazole, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, and bisphenol-A, which is known to
the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
