Vestil PLB - Manual

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Revised 02-08
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic
and material handling problems since 1955.
OWNER'S
MANUAL
PRYLEVER BARS
Model PLB & PLB/S
IMPORTANT NOTES, WARNINGS AND
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that all employees understand and follow the following.
• Failure to read and understand this owner's manual
before using or servicing the cart constitutes a misuse of
the product. All persons who will use or care for this
product must be familiar with this material.
Warning: Using the pry lever bar in a manner inconsistent
with the instructions in this document could cause
serious personal injury and/or property damage.
• Users must be of suitable physical condition!
• They pry lever bar is intended for use on improved
surfaces.
• Comply with the established safety procedures when
using the pry lever bar.
• Only operate the pry bar from the end of the handle.
Never place your head above the handle.
• Do not exceed the pry lever bar's load ratings. Injury to
personnel or permanent damage to the pry lever bar or
the load could result from attempting to lift a load heavier
than the stated capacity.
• Do not apply more than 150 lbs. downward force on the
end of the pry lever bar handle.
• Do not hang on, sit on, or bounce on the pry bar lever in
an attempt to tip or hold a load.
• Always carefully watch the load that is being tipped.
• Be certain no part of the any person or object is under
any part of the load before lowering it to the ground.
• Do not use the pry lever bar if it is damaged or in need of
repairs.
• Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by
personnel qualified to perform the required work.
Consideration will not be given for warranty repair
charges without prior written authorization by the
manufacturer.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
We take pride in using quality parts on the
equipment we manufacture. We are not responsible for
equipment problems resulting from the use of unapproved
replacement parts.
To order replacement or spare parts for this
equipment, contact the factory.
In any communication with the factory please be
prepared to provide the machine's serial number, which is
indicated on the machines dataplate.
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior
to shipment. However, it is possible that the unit may incur
damage during transit.
Inspect the unit closely when it arrives. If you see
evidence of damage or rough handling to either the
packaging or to the product when it is being unloaded,
immediately make a note of it on the Bill of Lading!
It is important that you remove the product's
packaging upon its arrival to ensure that there is no
concealed damage or to enable the timely claim with the
carrier for freight damage.
Also verify that the product and its specifications
are as ordered.
VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
2999 North Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703 USA
Phone (260) 665-7586 • Fax (260) 665-1339
E-mail: [email protected] • www.vestil.com
PRY LEVER BARS
Series PLB & PLB/S
Contents
Operation Instructions ....................................... 2
Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks ............. 2
Warranty ........................................................... 2
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FAILURE TO READ AND COMPLY WITH OWNER'S MANUAL MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENT, LOSS, DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH!