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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.
DANGER
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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NOTICE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. Material handling is
dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. Exercise sound judgment at all times.
This HDDL model drum lifter can be used as either a front end attachment for a high lift truck, or as a
below-the-hook lifting device for a crane or hoist. ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 is a US national standard that applies to
high and low lift trucks and front end attachments. You should acquire a copy of the latest version of ANSI
B56.1from www.ITSDF.org. Apply all portions of Part II "For the User" that are relevant to front end
attachments. The following recommendations complement the guidance provided in B56.1.
Similarly, ASME B30.20 is a US national standard that applies to below-the-hook (BTH) lifting devices. If your
HDDL lifter will be used as a BTH lifting device, then you should acquire a copy of the current revision of
ASME B30.20 and apply all relevant instructions for users of mechanical BTH lifting devices.
The following safety instructions are intended to complement use instructions and safety procedures
provided in ANSI B56.1 and ASME B30.20.
Risks of serious personal injuries or death.
DO NOT use, inspect, or service this product until you read and understand the entire instruction manual.
Read the manual whenever necessary to refresh your understanding of its contents. Also apply all relevant
provisions of the most recent revision of
and all laws, regulations, codes, etc. that apply to lift truck attachments where the device is used. If any
instruction in this manual conflicts with the Standard, then you should apply the provision in the Standard.
DO NOT use this device with rough terrain lift trucks or telehandlers (boom trucks). ONLY use it with high lift
fork trucks having a vertical mast and carriage.
DO NOT mount the lifter on stackers or manually propelled lift trucks.
DO NOT use this device while operating on unimproved surfaces. Only operate on concrete or asphalt.
DO NOT disconnect a drum from the drum carrier until the load is entirely and stably supported by the
ground or other surface.
Inspect the device as instructed in
recent revision of
ANSI/ITSDF
Maintain the device according to the
supplement the maintenance recommendations of ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 (the "Standard"). DO NOT use the
device unless it is in satisfactory condition. See
Mark your forklift truck to identify the drum lifter attachment and show the approximate weight of the
truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered. Capacity,
operation, and maintenance instruction plates, tags, or decals must be changed accordingly.
When used with a hoist, only attach the lifter to a hoist hook with a spring latch in good condition.
Inspect the drum lifter as instructed in the
DO NOT use the device unless it is in satisfactory condition. If you observe damage, for example
significant damage to either or both fork pockets, the safety chain/strap, or the drum-gripping mechanism,
tag the unit "Out of Service". Report the issue(s) to maintenance personnel. DO NOT use the lifter until it is
restored to satisfactory condition.
Inspect the drum before engaging it with the lifter. Make sure that the drum (particularly the rim and
rolling hoops) is in good condition. DO NOT attempt to lift or transport a damaged drum with the lifter.
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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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ANSI/ITSDF B56.1 "Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks"
INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE
B56.1. Apply inspection procedures relevant to lift truck attachments.
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION
INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
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HDDL-55, MANUAL
situations.
on p. 6. Acquire a copy of the most
instructions. These procedures
on p. 6.
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