Signal Words; Use Recommendations - Vestil H Series Instruction Manual

SIGNAL WORDS

To draw attention to hazards that users might encounter while using a hopper, this manual identifies
situations that could result in personal injuries or property damage with SIGNAL WORDS. These signal words
draw attention to an associated safety message and indicate the seriousness of the described hazard.
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 hopper.
HAZARDS OF IMPROPER USE
Study the entire manual before using the product for the first time. Read the manual when necessary to
refresh your understanding of the safe operation, inspection and maintenance procedures. If questions remain
after you finish reading this manual, ask your supervisor or employer for assistance.
Material handling is dangerous. Improper or careless operation might result in serious personal
injuries.
 Failure to read & understand the instructions included in this manual before using or servicing the hopper is a
misuse.
 DO NOT use a malfunctioning or damaged hopper. Examples of damage include: 1) damage to the release
lock lever assembly (see "Exploded parts" diagrams); 2) damaged or severely worn fork pockets; and 3)
broken welds. Inspect the hopper before each use according to the inspection instructions on p. 10. DO
NOT use the hopper unless it passes every part of the inspection.
 DO NOT use the hopper if the safety chain is damaged or missing; DO NOT lift the hopper until it is securely
connected to the carriage of the fork truck with the safety chain. ONLY use this hopper with a powered forklift
truck. DO NOT mount the hopper on stackers or manually propelled lift trucks.
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DO NOT fill the hopper with a load weighing more than its maximum rated load (see Tables, p. 2-3).
 NO ONE should travel under the hopper at any time while it is raised (or suspended from a hoist).
 NEVER wrap the release cable around your hand, fingers, or any other part of your body!
 Hoppers with lifting lugs can be lifted with overhead hoists and cranes. DO NOT lift a hopper unless the
chute is securely latched to the frame.
 DO NOT allow people to ride on or in the hopper.
 DO NOT use the hopper if any label (see p. 11) is unreadable or missing. Apply replacement labels before
returning the hopper to service.
 ALWAYS apply proper lift truck operation techniques learned during your training program. Before raising
the hopper from the floor, tilt the (forklift) mast toward the cab of the truck to ensure that the hopper will not
slide off of the forks.
 DO NOT modify the hopper in any way without first obtaining express, written authorization! Unauthorized
modifications might make the hopper unsafe to use and automatically void the Limited Warranty.
 DO NOT dump the hopper UNLESS every person in the vicinity moves to a safe location away from the
dumping site.
 DO NOT dump the hopper if the forklift is on sloped terrain. Only dump the hopper while on level surfaces.
 Do not exceed the load ratings or fill the hopper above the top of the sides. Injury to personnel or permanent
damage to the equipment could result from overloading.
Copyright 2018 Vestil Manufacturing Corp.
Rev. 7/20/2018 H-hoppers MANUAL
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