REV. 11/12/2021
DCR-205 MANUAL
Copyright 2021 Vestil Manufacturing
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SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to indicate the likelihood of personal injuries, as well as the probable
seriousness of those injuries, if the product is misused in the ways described. Other signal words call
attention to uses of the product likely cause property damage. The following are signal words used in this
manual and their definitions.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify all hazards associated with the use of our products. However, material handling
is dangerous and no manual can address every risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is for the end-
user to exercise sound judgment whenever using this product.
WARNING
If this product is used improperly or carelessly, the operator and/or bystanders might sustain serious
personal injuries or even be killed. ALWAYS use the product properly:
•
Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing the
product is a misuse
of the product
. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and
maintenance procedures.
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DO NOT exceed the maximum rated load. See Label 1153 on product; also shown in
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Mark your forklift truck to identify the drum carrier attachment and show the approximate weight of
the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. Capacity,
operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals must be changed accordingly.
•
DO NOT use the DCR until you read and understand the entire manual. Review the manual as
frequently as necessary to refresh your understanding of recommended use or maintenance
procedures. Maintenance personnel should also read the manual before maintaining or servicing the
drum carrier.
•
DO NOT use the carrier unless you are trained to use it.
•
Inspect the drum carrier as instructed in the
the device unless it is in satisfactory condition. If you observe any structural damage (for example,
significant damage to either or both fork pockets, the safety chain, or the drum-gripping mechanism),
tag the unit “Out of Service” and report the damage to maintenance personnel. DO NOT use the carrier
until it is restored to normal condition.
•
DO NOT allow people to ride or play on the drum carrier.
•
ONLY use the DCR to lift and transport drums. ALWAYS confirm that the drum is securely gripped
before driving the drum to a new location.
•
DO NOT leave an elevated drum unattended. Lower the drum to the ground; then disconnect the
drum cradle. Back the forklift away from the drum until the drum and drum carrier are completely free
of each other.
•
DO NOT use the DCR if the drum cradle assembly or the cradle closure is damaged or broken. ONLY
use the carrier if the cradle and closure function properly.
•
DO NOT attempt to resolve any problems with this product unless you are
certain
that it will be safe to
use afterwards.
•
DO NOT modify the carrier in any way.
Unauthorized modifications automatically void the
(see p. 13) and might make the product unsafe to use
.
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DANGER
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations
.
WARNING
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
NOTICE
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as
operation that might damage the product
.
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