Rev. 6/21/2019
LLW-PAILD, MANUAL
Copyright 2019 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
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SIGNAL WORDS
This manual classifies personal injury risks and situations that might cause property damage with
signal words. Signal words indicate the seriousness of injuries that might result if a particular act does,
or does not, occur.
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.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that
might damage the product.
HAZARDS
We strive to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of our products. However, material handling is
dangerous. No manual can address every risk. Ultimately, the most effective means for preventing injury is for the
end-user to apply sound judgment whenever using this lifter.
Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal injuries.
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Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the product
constitutes misuse
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Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures
whenever necessary.
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Inspect the lifter before each use according to the instructions in
on
. DO NOT
use the lifter unless it is in normal condition.
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Before using the lifter, inspect the area where it will be used.
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Instruct others to stay clear of the device and the supported load during operation.
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Avoid contact with moving parts during operation, i.e. the cable, carriage, rollers, casters, and wheels.
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DO NOT allow people to ride on the lifter.
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DO NOT lift a pail that weighs more than the capacity of your unit. Capacity information appears on label 287,
on p. 8. Also see appropriate
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Pails lids must be tightly sealed.
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DO NOT tilt the lifter while carrying a load.
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Watch the carriage while raising and lowering a pail. The carriage should be level. It should move smoothly up and
down the mast. Watch for binding or jerky movement. Listen for unusual noises. Tag the unit "Out of order" and do
not use it if you observe anything unusual.
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Only use this lifter on even, level ground. DO NOT transport loads across inclines or over stairs. If you must move
across sloped terrain, do not transport the lifter by yourself unless you can easily control it. Get someone to help you
control the unit, if necessary. Both of you should stand uphill of the lifter while moving it.
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Enlist a coworker to help you lift, load, and unload the unit whenever necessary.
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DO NOT perform maintenance on this product UNLESS it is unloaded and the carriage is lowered. If the unit
requires repairs, ONLY install manufacturer-approved replacement parts.
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Before leaving the unit unattended, lower the carriage.
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DO NOT use the lifter UNLESS all labels are in place and readable. See
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DO NOT modify this product in any way. Modifying the lifter might make it unsafe to use and automatically voids
the
