Vestil DFDL-3 - Manual

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VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
P.O. Box 507., Angola, IN 46703 USA
Phone (260) 665-7586 • Fax (260) 665-1339
E-mail: [email protected] • www.vestil.com
FORK MOUNTED DRUM LIFTERS
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Revised 08-04 40-126-101
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and material
handling problems since 1955.
Drum Handling Solutions
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read owner's manual completely before operating unit!
• Never operate drum lifter unless you are watching it.
• Never use the drum lifter if the unit is in need of repairs or in
the case of a malfunction.
• Do not stand below any part of a raised drum lifter or drum.
• Never exceed maximum loading capacity of the drum lifter
• Always load drum at the center of the drum lifter.
• Consult factory for uneven loading.
• When elevation is not required, always transport the
drum in the lowered position.
• Do not allow drum to impact on floor, ground, or dumping
station etc., or there may be damage to the unit.
• Remove drum before working on unit.
• Consult factory if adding or performing any modification
to the original equipment.
• Use only maintenance parts supplied or approved by the
manufacturer.
• Make sure all operator safety labels are in place (p.16).
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is possible that the unit may incur
damage during transit. If damage is noticed when unloading,
make a note of it on the BILL OF LADING. Remove all packing
and strapping material, then inspect the unit again for damage.
IF DAMAGE IS EVIDENT, FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CARRIER
IMMEDIATELY!
WARRANTY
This product is warranted for 90 DAYS from date of purchase
to be free of manufacturing defects in material and workmanship.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or
damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or
misuse of the product, use or application contrary to
installation instructions, or disassembly, repair or alteration by
any person prior to authorization from a factory representative.
Contents
Warnings and Safety Instructions .............. 1 & 2
Receiving Instructions & Warranty .................. 1
Operating Instructions ..................................... 2
Periodic Maintenance Instructions .................. 2 Eagle Beak Drum Lifter ................................. 3-6
Fork Mounted Bottom Poly Drum Lifter .......... 7-9
Fork Mounted Top Poly Drum Lifter ........... 10-12
Deluxe Combination Drum Lifter ............... 13-15
Warning Label Identification ........................... 16
Single & Double
Eagle-Beak Drum Lifter,
model FMDL-1 & FMDL-2
Fork Mounted Bottom
Poly Drum Lifter,
model FPDL-8-L
Fork Mounted Top
Poly Drum Lifter,
model FPDL-11-H
Deluxe Combination
Fork Mounted Drum Lifter,
model DFDL-3
(shown in Eagle-Beak,
Bottom Poly Drum Lifter
and Top Poly Drum Lifter)
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