Product Manual
Table of Contents Rev. 9/13/2019 LL-PMPS MANUAL
Table of Contents Copyright 2019 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 2 of 22
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to direct the reader’s attention to important safety-related messages. These
messages describe uses of the product that could result in personal injury or property damage. Each signal word
corresponds to a specific hazard level. The following are definitions of signal words that might appear in this manual.
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
Vestil strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material
handling is dangerous and no manual can address every risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is for the end-
user to exercise sound judgment whenever using this product.
If this product is used or maintained improperly serious personal injuries or death might result.
ALWAYS use the product properly.
• Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the product
constitutes misuse.
• Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
• DO NOT attempt to resolve any issue with the product unless you are both authorized to do so and certain that it
will be safe to use afterwards.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way. Unauthorized modifications might make the lifter unsafe to use and
automatically void the Limited Warranty on p. 22.
• DO NOT exceed the 4,000 lb. capacity, i.e. do not attempt to lift more than 1,200 lb.
• Inspect the product as directed in Inspections & Maintenance. DO NOT use it unless it is in Satisfactory Condition.
Replace each part that is not in satisfactory condition. DO NOT return the lifter to service until it is fully restored to
satisfactory condition. ONLY use manufacturer-approved replacement parts.
• Cycle the forks all the way up and down before using the lifter. Listen for unusual sounds. Watch the forks,
carriage, cylinder, and carriage rollers for unusual movement. Remove the unit from service and notify your
supervisor & maintenance personnel if you notice anything unusual.
• AVOID contact with pressurized hydraulic oil (leaking from a ruptured hose, for instance). High pressure oil easily
punctures skin and can cause gangrene and other serious injuries.
• DO NOT use the lifter unless all machine guards are in place. Examples of machine guards include the expanded
metal mast guard and wheel covers.
• This product is NOT a personnel lift. DO NOT use it to lift or transport people.
• DO NOT walk or stand beneath the forks. Keep away from the forks and carriage whenever they are elevated or in
motion.
• DO NOT leave the lifter unattended while it is loaded. ALWAYS completely lower the forks until the load is entirely
supported by the ground before leaving the lifter unattended.
• ONLY transport loads with the forks no higher than necessary to support the load and avoid obstacles.
• DO NOT continue to push the “UP” button on the hand control if the forks do not respond. Remove the unit from
service and report the problem to maintenance personnel.
• Always lift pallets properly. Drive forward until the edge of a pallet contacts the heels of the forks.
• ONLY use this lifter on even, level ground.
• NEVER change the setting of the pressure relief valve.
• ALWAYS carefully watch the pallet handler and the load while lifting and transporting loads.
• DO NOT use this device UNLESS all labels are in place, undamaged, and easily readable form a reasonable
distance. Refer to the Labeling Diagram on p. 21, which provides identification numbers and locations of all labeling
applied to the lifter.