OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR
MORSE MORStak Drum Rackers
Serial # 181180 - 211427
1. 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.
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.
CAUTION
– Do Not Transport with Drum Raised
ALWAYS LOWER THE DRUM HOLDER / MAST TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE
TRANSPORTING.
The unit can become unstable when transporting with a raised
load.
DANGER
- Stay Clear of Power Lines
KEEP WELL CLEAR OF POWER LINES.
Never approach a power line. Current
in a high voltage line may arc some distance from the wire to the steel framed,
grounded machine.
WARNING
The MORStak is designed to handle one 55 gallon steel or plastic drum with a
suitable top lifting rim
,
only
. (see Figure 1.1) For drums with a removable top, the
top must be securely fastened.
DO NOT
attempt to handle any other type of drum
or object.
DO NOT
exceed the weight capacity of 800lbs.
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COPYRIGHT 2002-2004 MORSE MFG. CO., INC.
Form PL 600
(181180-211427)
(Updated 4/2004)
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