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c. Lay the
main
assembly
- winch
side up -
on the
ground.
S tep 3
: Install and position the forks by following R & S model fork installation steps 3 & 4 on p. 7.
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Operation Instructions:
The operating instructions in this manual are meant to supplement the operation recommendations of ITSDF
standard B56.10. According to the standard, the A-Lift is a, "Manually propelled high lift industrial truck". Safe
operation of this type of device is the operator's responsibility.
DO NOT operate the winch lift until you read AND understand all of the instructions. If you do not
understand an instruction, contact Vestil for clarification.
Review ALL of the safety guidelines on p. 5 before each use;
ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques;
Enlist a coworker to help you lift, load, and unload the A-lift;
DO NOT use the lifter on stairs.
An "Operator" is a person who is trained and authorized to control a manually propelled high lift
industrial truck. ONLY persons who have successfully completed the suggested training program outlined in B56.10-
2006, at 4.17 on p. 4, and 4.18.1-.4 on p. 4-5 should operate the A-Lift. Operators must:
Develop safe working habits and an awareness of hazardous conditions occurring or present during operation of
the lifter;
Inspect the area where the lifter will be used before each use to identify unusual operating conditions.
Implement additional safety precautions as conditions require. Such conditions might include:
1. Irregularities in the floor/surface;
2. Debris or other obstructions on the floor/surface;
3. Unsound surfaces or surfaces that cannot support the weight of yourself, the lifter and the load either
together or separately;
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Rev. 9/5/2017
f. Set the four counterweights on the weldment; then insert the
counterweight retaining bolts beginning with the outermost weight.
A-LIFT, MANUAL
g. Fasten the bolts in
place using a flat washer,
followed by a lock washer
and then a nut.
d. Align the
bolt holes in
the weldment
with the holes
present in the
weldment
brackets
(circled in
photos c & d).
e.
Bolt
the
weldment
to
the
main
assembly, and
then
secure
the bolts with
nuts.
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