Vestil PM5-2748-Y - Manual (Page 3)

the nut (D615) or adjusting screw (D133) is in the proper position.
3.4 If the forks do not elevate while pumping in the RAISE position, turn the nut (D615) or adjusting
screw(D133) counter-clockwise until the forks elevate while pumping in the RAISE position. Then
check the LOWER and DRIVE position according to item 3.1, 3.2 and 3.3.
4. MAINTENANCE
Your pallet truck is largely maintenance-free.
4.1 OIL
Please check the oil level every six months. The oil capacity is about 0.3lt. Use the hydraulic type
oil according to temperature scale below.
Temperature Oil
-20℃~+40℃ L-HV46 Hydraulic oil
4.2 HOW TO EXPEL AIR FROM THE PUMP UNIT
The air may come into the hydraulic oil because of transportation or pump in upset position. It can
cause that the forks do not elevate while pumping in the RAISE position. The air can been banished
in the following way: let the control handle (D608 or D608S) on the LOWER position, then move the
handle (D610A, D610B or D610AS) up and down for several times.
4.3 DAILY CHECK AND MAINTENANCE
Daily check of the pallet truck can limit wear as much as possible. Special attention should be paid
to the wheels, the axles, as thread, rags, etc. It may block the wheels. The forks should be
unloaded and lowered in the lowest position when the job is over.
4.4 LUBRICATION
Use motor oil or grease to lubricate all moveable parts.
5. GUIDE TO SAFETY OPERATION
For safe operation of the Hand Pallet Truck, please read all warning signs and instructions
here and on the pallet truck prior to use.
5.1 Do not operate the pallet truck unless you are familiar with it and have been trained or
authorised to do so.
5.2 Do not operate the truck unless you have been trained and authorised. Give special attention to
the wheels, the handle assembly, the forks, and the lower control.
5.3 Do not use the truck on sloping ground.
5.4 Never place any part of your body in the lifting mechanism or under the forks or load. Do not
carry passengers.
5.5 We advise that operators should wear gloves and safety shoes.
5.6 Do not handle unstable or loosely stacked loads.
5.7 Do not overload the truck.
5.8 Always place loads centrally across the forks and not at the end of the forks (See Fig. 2).
5.9 The capacity of the truck assumes an evenly distributed load with the centre of the load being
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