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c. Lay the

main

assembly

- winch

side up -

on the

ground.

d. Align the

bolt holes in

the weldment

with the holes

present in the

weldment

brackets

(circled in

hotos c & d

)

e. Bolt the

weldment to

the main

assembly, and

then secure

the bolts with

nuts.

f. Set the four counterweights on the weldment; then insert the

counterweight retaining bolts beginning with the outermost weight.

g. Fasten the bolts in

place using a flat washer,

followed by a lock washer

and then a nut.

Step 3

: Install and position the forks by following R & S model fork installation steps 3 & 4 on p. 7.

Operation Instructions:

The operating instructions in this manual are meant to supplement the operation recommendations of ITSDF

standard B56.10-2006. According to the standard, the A-Lift is a, “Manually propelled high lift industrial truck”. Safe

operation of this type of device is the operator’s responsibility.

DO NOT operate the winch lift until you read AND understand all of the instructions. If you do not

understand an instruction, contact Vestil for clarification.

 Review ALL of the safety guidelines on p. 5 before each use;

 ALWAYS use proper lifting techniques;

 Enlist a coworker to help you lift, load, and unload the A-lift;

 DO NOT use the lifter on stairs.

An “Operator” is a person who is trained and authorized to control a manually propelled high lift

industrial truck. ONLY persons who have successfully completed the suggested training program outlined in B56.10-

2006, at 4.17 on p. 4, and 4.18.1-.4 on p. 4-5 should operate the A-Lift. Operators must:

 Develop safe working habits and an awareness of hazardous conditions occurring or present during operation of

the lifter;

 Inspect the area where the lifter will be used before each use to identify unusual operating conditions.

Implement additional safety precautions as conditions require. Such conditions might include:

1. Irregularities in the floor/surface;