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PLDL-series manual.doc
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Improper or careless use might result in serious personal injuries! To reduce the likelihood of incidents that
result in injury:
Inspect the dolly before each use according to the “Inspections & Maintenance” instructions below. Immediately
remove the dolly from service and/or replace it if a problem(s) is found during any inspection.
DO NOT modify the dolly in any way UNLESS you first obtain express, written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized
modifications might make the product unsafe to use, and could result in personal injury.
DO NOT attempt to move a load/material with the dolly if you cannot
easily
control the load. Use a different material
handling method to transport the load/material.
DO NOT walk beside the load while transporting it with the dolly. If you lose control of the load, it might fall on top of
you. Always position yourself entirely behind the load and push the load to the desired location.
Use Instructions
Step 1: Determine the proper location for the dolly.
Orient the load / material with the longest dimension
parallel to the ground. Position the center line of the
dolly in line with the vertical center line of the
load/material as shown in the diagram to the right. If
the dolly is not properly centered, the slab material will
not be level. Push the load from one end, and make
sure that your body remains completely behind the
load while moving it with the dolly. Do not lift the load
while pushing it; try to simply push the load in a
direction parallel to the floor.
Step 2: If you cannot easily control the slab material by yourself,
ask someone to assist you. The helper should stabilize and
guide the load from the front, while you also stabilize the load
and push it from the rear. If the load still cannot be easily
controlled, do not use the dolly to transport the material.
Step 3: If the length of the slab material requires 2 dollies to
adequately stabilize the load, position the dollies equal
distances from (on either side of) the vertical centerline (see
diagram to the right). A second person should help you move
the material according to the instructions in step 2.
Inspections & Maintenance
Before each use:
Inspect the wheels/casters for embedded material and remove it. Also look for cracks or deformities. If the dolly
cannot roll smoothly across the floor due to wheel/caster damage, remove the dolly from service. Do not use the dolly
again until approved replacement parts have been installed.
Closely inspect the dolly for loose and/or missing parts (see FIG’s 1A and 1B on p. 3). Install replacement parts as
required before using the dolly.
Also inspect the axle and axle bearing for damage (cracks, deformation, break(s)). Remove the dolly from service if
either the axle or the axle bearing is damaged. Replace the damaged component before using the dolly again.
Open the dolly and examine the hinge; then turn the dolly over and examine the bottom side of the hinge. If the
hinge is pulling apart, remove the dolly from service.
Wipe dirt and other filth from the inner and outer surfaces of the dolly.
Same
distance as
other side
Distance
from center
line
Plate/slab material
Center point
Horizontal
center line
Vertical center line
Dolly
Ground
Improperly centered dolly
Dolly
