Owner manual

09/05 08-126-120
VESTIL MFG. CO./T&S EQPT. CO. 1 of 4
VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.
2999 N. Wayne St., Angola, IN 46703
Ph: 260-665-7586 · Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail] · www.vestil.com
MODEL S-FORK HOISTING HOOK
Serial number ____________
Routine Maintenance & Safety Checks ……………….... 2
Exploded Parts Drawing & BOM …….................…........ 2
Operation Instructions ……………………….……......... 3
Warranty ………………………………………....…..…. 4
WARNINGS AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that all employees understand and follow the following.
¾ Read and understand all sections of the owner’s manual before using
or servicing the hoisting hook.
¾ Ensure that all safety and warning labels stay in place and are
legible.
¾ Do not use the hoisting hook if any damage is observed.
¾ Always watch the load and the load hook carefully when the hoisting
hook is in operation.
¾ The lifting rigging must be fully retained within the hook’s safety
latch before lifting any load off the ground.
¾ Make certain that the load is properly slung and balanced under the
hook before lifting with the hoisting hook.
¾ Do not perform modifications to any part of the hoisting hook.
Doing so could cause and failure, and will void the warranty.
¾ Maintenance and repairs are to be done only by personnel qualified
to perform the required work.
¾ Do not use the hoisting hook to pull loads horizontally.
¾ Always secure the hoisting hook to the fork truck mast with the
safety securing strap before connecting a load.
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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 machine dataplate.
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly
tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is
possible that the unit could
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 a timely claim with
the carrier for freight damage.
Also verify that the product
and its specifications are as
ordered.
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