rev. 7/10/2018
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 2 of 5
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.
NOTICE
calls attention to uses of the
product likely to damage the product or other property.
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.
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products.
However, material handling is dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The most
effective safeguard against personal injury is for the end-user to apply sound judgment whenever using
this product.
Serious personal injury might result if this product is used improperly or carelessly.
Read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing the
product
.
Read the manual whenever necessary to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance
procedures.
Move the cart slowly whenever it is loaded.
Turn slowly and make wide turns to avoid tipping the cart. This is particularly important when the cart
is partially or fully loaded.
DO NOT allow people to sit, or ride, on the cart.
Use only on even, level, smooth surfaces.
DO NOT exceed the capacity per arm pair (875 lb./ 397kg) or the overall uniform capacity (3500 lb. /
1590kg). Capacity information appears on the capacity label. See “Labeling Diagram” on p. 4.
Load lower arms first and distribute loads evenly on both sides of the cart.
ONLY authorized personnel should work on this product.
DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil.
Unapproved modifications automatically void the Limited Warranty and might make the product unsafe.
Inspect the product according to the instructions in “Inspections and Maintenance” on page 3. DO
NOT use the product unless it is in normal condition.
DO NOT use this device UNLESS all product labels (see “Label Placement Diagram”, p. 4) are in
place, undamaged, and easily readable.
Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
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Always use this product in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
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Keep the product clean & dry. Periodically
lubricate pivot points and moving parts.
