Product Manual
Rev. 12/11/2014 LM-HP, MANUAL.doc
Copyright 2014 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. Page 2 of 4
Hazard Identification: Explanation of 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 in the ways described. Other signal words call attention to uses of the product likely
cause property damage.
The signal words used appear below along with the meaning of each word
:
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.
Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in advance and
fully understand the directions. If after reading the manual you do not understand an instruction, ask your
supervisor or employer for clarification, because failure to adhere to the directions in this manual might result in
serious personal injury.
Safety Recommendations:
Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material
handling is inherently dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is responsible
for exercising sound judgment at all times.
Improper use of this fork attachment could result in serious personal injuries. EVERY PERSON who might
install, use, or perform maintenance on the attachment must understand and apply all of the following recommendations:
Failure to read and understand the entire manual before installing, using or servicing this fork attachment is a misuse of
the product. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures when necessary.
DO NOT attempt to resolve any problem with the attachment unless: 1) you are authorized to do so; AND 2) you are
certain that it will be safe to use afterwards.
Always inspect the attachment before using it. DO NOT use it unless it is in normal condition. If you observe any damage
to any part of the attachment including the nylon safety strap, tag the unit “Out of Service”. DO NOT use the attachment until
it is restored to normal condition.
This device is designed for material lifting only. DO NOT use the attachment to lift or move people or to drag material.
Any rigging used to lift a load must be properly attached to the hook before lifting the load off the ground. Be certain that
the load is properly balanced and positioned with the center of gravity directly below the hook.
DO NOT leave an elevated load unattended. Lower the forks until the load is fully supported by the ground and disengage
the load from the hook before leaving it unattended.
DO NOT use this attachment to lift and move a load that is unstable when elevated.
DO NOT attempt to lift a load that weighs more than the capacity of the attachment OR the lift truck, whichever is smaller.
The capacity of your attachment appears on tag 023, which is located on the product as shown in the diagram below.
DO NOT elevate any load more than a few inches above the ground. Only (momentarily) increase load elevation if it is
necessary to avoid contact with objects in the path of travel.
DO NOT raise a load over people or allow anyone to stand or reach beneath a suspended load.
DO NOT modify this product in any way. A “modification” is a change that alters the product from original condition, like
bending the hook plate or removing parts. Unauthorized modifications automatically void the limited warranty (see p.
4) and might make the product unsafe to use.
Store the LM-HP in a dry location.
Label placement diagram:
The unit should always be labeled as shown in the diagram below. Replace a label as soon as it sustains damage or
becomes difficult to read.
Tag 023: Product specifications
[Tag attaches to handle of unit via zip-tie]
Label 218: Proper use
[Label adhered to back side of tag 023]