Vestil DFDL-3 - Manual (Page 2)

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Safety Instructions for the Operator
1.) Please read all instructions THOROUGHLY before attempting to operate your new Drum Lifter.
2.) a) The Model FMDL-1 intended to lift and move a 30 or 55 gallon, open and closed head plastic, steel and fiber drums with
a top lip strong enough to support the weight of the drum, and has a MAXIMUM CAPACITY RATING of 1,000 pounds.
b) The model FMDL-2 is intended to lift two 30 or 55 gallon, open and closed head, plastic, steel and fiber drums with top
lip strong enough to support the weight of the drum, and has a MAXIMUM CAPACITY RATING of 2,000 pounds for two
drums (1,000 pounds per drum).
c) The model FPDL-8-L is intended to lift and move a 55 gallon, round bottom plastic drums and has a MAXIMUM CAPACITY
RATING OF 800 pounds.
d) The model FPDL-11-H is intended to lift and move a 30 or 55 gallon, closed head, plastic drums with a top lip at least
3/16" high; and has a MAXIMUM CAPACITY RATING of 1,000 lbs.
e) The model DFDL-3 is intended to lift and move 30 or 55 gallon, open or closed head, steel, plastic, and fiber drums with
MAXIMUM CAPACITY RATINGS as follows:
Single Eagle-Beak: 1,000 lbs.
Bottom Lip Poly Drum Lifter: 800 lbs.
Top Lip Poly Drum Lifter: 1,100 lbs.
** 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.
3.) When operating, loading, unloading or maintaining your drum lifter, 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 parts
of a raised drum lifter or drum. Read operating instructions before operation.
Operating Instructions for FMDL-1 and FMDL-2
1.) Adjust the forks so that the inside width between the forks will fit into the fork pockets. One fork must be locked to the bed
plate.
2.) Drive the truck forward to slip forks into the fork sleeves. Attach safety chain to mast to secure drum lifter to forks.
3.) Tilt the fork truck mast forward and drive the truck with the forks near floor level to center the lifter in front of the drum until
the lifter, contacts the drum at the bottom drum grip.
4.) With the mast still in the tilted forward position, raise the forks up.
5.) When the upper jaw on the drum lifter engages the top of the drum lip, straighten the mast and raise the forks to transport
the drum. Attach the ratcheting strap to the bottom drum grip and tighten it around the drum.
6.) To release the drum, remove ratcheting strap and lower the forks so that the drum sets flat on the floor and continue to lower
forks until the upper jaw disengages itself.
Operating Instructions for FPDL-8-L
1.) (same as FMDL-1 & FMDL-2 Step #1)
2.) (same as FMDL-1 & FMDL-2 Step #2)
3.) Tip the forks down so the bottom grip arms are approximately parallel to the floor and as close to the floor as possible.
4.) Center the drum lifter on the drum and drive forward until the drum comes into contact with the upper support bracket.
5.) Raise the forks to transport the drum.
6.) To release the drum, tilt the forks forward, set the drum down and back the fork truck away from the drum.
Operating Instructions for FPDL-11-H
1.) (same as FMDL-1 & FMDL-2 Step #1)
2.) (same as FMDL-1 & FMDL-2 Step #2)
3.) Raise the unit and tilt the forks forward to separate the arms slightly.
4.) Lower the unit over the top of the drum until the arms are at the desired lifting point on the drum.
5.) Raise the forks and tilt them back keeping the drum as close to the floor as possible while transporting.
6.) To release the drum, tilt the forks forward, lower drum to the ground and back away from the drum.
Periodic Maintenance Instructions
Lubricate all pivot with light oil as needed.