Vestil HDC-450 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
1.) The HDC-450 series has a MAXIMUM CAPACITY RATING of 800 pounds FULL, and 500 pounds
HALF-FULL, and is intended for lifting, moving, and stacking 55 GALLON steel drums. Do not exceed
these ratings as the unsafe condition that may result could cause damage or excessive wear, or make
the unit awkward to handle.
2.) Always load the unit properly. Make sure the end/top of the drum is touching the end of the cradle.
3.) When operating, loading, unloading, or maintaining your drum stacker, always use care and good
judgement, have good footing and a firm hold. Keep hands and loose clothing etc., away from all
moving parts. Never allow anyone to be below any part of a raised drum stacker, drum, or boom. Please
read all instruction THOROUGHLY before attempting to operate your new drum stacker.
4.) Do not allow drum to impact on floor, ground, or dumping station etc., or there may be damage.
5.) Never use the unit if the cradle is in need of repairs or in the case of a malfunction.
6.) Notify your maintenance personnel or supervisor in case you notice anything out of the ordinary, such
as binding, odd noises, appearance of oil, etc.
7.) Do not continue to pump on the foot pedal if the cradle is not raising. The foot pump may be
permanently damaged. Relieve system pressure by depressing the release lever.
8.) It is recommended, but not required, the drum to be moved in a VERTICAL position. When
stacking, rotate the drum to HORIZONTAL position.
RACK SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE HORIZONTAL DRUM STACKER (HDC-450 SERIES)
FLOOR
32
12
8 8 1/4
O 24