Vestil CART-DS-1000 (DC) - Manual (Page 10)

U SE I NSTRUCTIONS :
The cart is suitable for use in most industrial and commercial settings. Only authorized persons should use the
scissors lift cart. “Authorized person” means someone the end-user approves or assigns to use the cart because
he/she is either:
1. Qualified: Someone with demonstrated ability to deal with problems relating to the scissors lift cart by
virtue of having a recognized degree, certificate, or professional standing, and who additionally has
knowledge of, training related to, and experience with scissor lifts carts; AND/OR
2. Trained: Someone trained by a qualified person and who has demonstrated the ability to perform
particular function(s) on or around a scissor lift.
Use the cart ONLY to transport and lift stable, evenly distributed, non-hazardous loads and containers with rigid
sides.
L OADING :
The load should be approximately the same size as the deck or smaller. Center and evenly distribute a load on
the deck. Position the center of the load at approximately the center of the deck as shown in figures 5A & 5B
below.
If the cart is improperly loaded, the operator and/or bystanders might be seriously injured:
1. The rated load (in pounds) of the cart appears on the product data label, which is affixed to the left corner of
the operator end of the deck. The rated load indicates the net capacity of the cart, i.e. the weight of all
accessory equipment added to the cart must be added to the weight of the load. The total weight must be
less than or equal to the rated capacity of the cart.
2. Always properly stabilize the cart and the load:
a. If the load might roll or slide off of the deck, immobilize the load and secure it to the deck before moving
the cart. For example, round material like pipe might roll off of the deck. Immobilize the pipe with chocks
and use one or more straps to secure the pipe and chocks in place on the deck.
b. The deck does not connect to the scissor leg rollers (see FIG. 3A below), and therefore, the deck may
pivot off of the rollers. The pivot point is represented in FIG. 3A as an “X”. To prevent the deck from
tipping up towards the operator, avoid end-loading the deck, i.e. centering loads on the portions of the
deck highlighted in FIG. 5A, “DO NOT center load on this part of deck”. For applications involving side or
end edge loading, consult the factory.
FIG. 5A: Proper
Load Positioning
(Side View)
DO NOT
center load
on this part
of deck
FIG. 5B: Proper
Load Positioning
(Top View)
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