PRESTO OWNER’S MANUAL
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POWER STAK PPS2200-62 NFO-27
ing work to make sure it is in good working order.
Always be alert to the area around you and watch where
you are walking. Be careful that you don't get pinned or
crushed between the stacker and a fixed object such as a
wall or post.
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Watch your hands and feet. A foot or hand
caught between the stacker and a fixed object will be
crushed or even cut off.
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If traveling forks first, keep both hands on the
control handle and be careful when changing direc-
tion of travel. Keep your feet clear of the stacker.
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Keep the stacker under control at all times.
Operate at a speed that allows you to stop safely. Be
even more careful on slippery or uneven surfaces.
Do not run over objects on the floor.
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Perform all stacker movements smoothly and at
a speed that will give you time to react if an emer-
gency occurs.
Tipovers and falls are very serious accidents; you can be
crushed or even killed. To prevent injury, know where
you are at all times and follow the rules of safe stacker
operation.
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Be careful when working around docks, dock-
boards and trailers. Stay away from the edge of
docks and ramps. Check to make sure the wheels of
truck or trailers are chocked.
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Travel with the load or forks close to the ground.
Watch for overhead obstructions. Perform all stacker
movements smoothly and at a speed that will give
you time to react in an emergency.
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Keep your hands and feet away from all moving
parts such as masts, chains, forks or wheels.
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Never stand on or under the forks, or allow any-
one else to stand on or under them. Never ride on the
stacker or allow anyone else to ride. There is no safe
place to sit or stand.
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Before you leave your stacker, be sure to lower
the forks to the floor. Shut the stacker off with the
key.
WARNINGS
DO NOT
use this stacker until you have been trained and
authorized to do so.
DO NOT
operate until you have read all warnings and
instructions.
DO NOT
exceed load center or load weight capacities
(check capacity plate).
DO NOT
operate until you have checked the conditions
of the stacker: lift systems, forks, chains, and cables.
DO NOT
use if any part is damaged, worn or not working
properly.
S E C T I O N 2
CERTIFIED OPERATOR
TRAINING
You must be trained and certified to operate this pow
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ered stacker. Federal law states that only properly
trained operators are permitted to operate a powered
industrial stacker and that your employer must train
you and certify that you are qualified. (OSHA 1910.178
29QFR-7-1-06 Edition)
Presto lifts does not offer operator training. Operator
training programs may be offered by your local Presto
Lifts dealer or obtained online. Enter, "powered in-
dustrial truck operator training" into a search engine.
The battery operated stackers are very powerful lifts ca-
pable of doing large amounts of work.
DO NOT OPERATE THESE LIFTS WITHOUT CARE-
FULLY READING THIS MANUAL. In order to provide
for the safe operation of these stackers, Presto Lifts Inc.
has identified certain hazards that may occur during the
maintenance and use of these lifts. For safety reasons these
units are designed to be serviced or repaired in the fully
lowered position. If performed properly, this will greatly
reduce the possibility of injury.
WARNING!
When servicing the unit:
1. Key should be in "OFF" position.
2. E-stop should be depressed.
3. Disconnect the batteries at the terminals.
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Do not perform any repair work on lifts if there is a
load on the forks or platform.
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Do not perform any repair work if the forks or plat-
form is in the raised position.
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All personnel must stand clear of the lift while in
motion.
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Do not put hands or feet under the forks or plat-
form.
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Do not stand underneath the forks or platform.
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Do not stand in front of the stacker while in motion.
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Do not stand, sit or climb on the lift.
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Do not use the lift on soft, uneven or unstable sur-
faces.
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Do not exceed the load center or capacity.
WARNING!
You or others around you can be seriously injured or
even killed if you don't use this stacker correctly. Read
and obey all warnings and instructions in this manual
and on the stacker. It is your responsibility before start
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