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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SIGNAL WORDS
SIGNAL WORDS in this manual draw the reader's attention to important safety-related messages.
DANGER
!
WARNING
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CAUTION
!
NOTICE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 conceivable risk. The most effective means for
preventing injury is the application of good judgment and common sense by the end-user.
Serious personal injuries might result from improper or careless use of this product.
• Failure to read & understand the entire manual before using or servicing the product is a misuse of the
product. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
• Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
• DO NOT attempt to resolve problems with the product unless you are qualified to work on hand trucks.
• DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil. Unapproved
modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY and might make the lift unsafe to use.
• DO NOT exceed the capacity of the hand truck. The capacity is provided on label 1153.
DIAGRAM
on p. 6.
• Inspect the product as instructed in
in satisfactory condition.
• DO NOT transport loads up or down slopes unless you can easily control the loaded truck. Always stay
uphill to the truck whenever traveling up or down slopes.
• The retaining arm stabilizes loads applied to the truck. It does not prevent the load from falling forward,
i.e. rotating away from the vertical frame.
• DO NOT use this device UNLESS all labels are in place, undamaged, and easily readable.
Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
o Always use this product in accordance with the instructions in this manual and consistent with any
training relevant to machines, devices, etc. used in conjunction with this product.
o Keep the product clean & dry. Periodically lubricate pivot points.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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
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.
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INSPECTIONS &
Copyright 2022 Vestil Manufacturing Co.
Rev. 10/13/2022
WARNING
MAINTENANCE. Do not use the hand truck unless it is
NOTICE
FCHT, MANUAL
situations.
See LABELING
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