S E C T I O N 1
INTRODUCTION
This manual attempts to provide all of the information necessary for the safe and proper installation, opera- tion and maintenance of Presto Lifts Inc.'s MSeries Stackers. It is important that all personnel involved with the installation, maintenance or operation of the stacker read this manual. Where unique situations arise, that are not covered in this manual call Presto Lifts for further instructions. Additional manuals are available upon request or on our web site at www.prestolifts.com.
The stacker has a nameplate that provides the load ca- pacity ratings, serial number and model identifications. Please refer to these numbers when ordering parts or requesting further information.
WHERE UNIQUE SITUATIONS ARISE, THAT ARE NOT COVERED IN THIS MANUAL, CALL PRESTO LIFTS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER IN- STRUCTIONS.
S E C T I O N 2
SAFETY
The M Series stackers are very capable of causing seri- ous injury or damage if adequate precautions are not taken. By reading and following this manual, operator injury may be prevented.
DO NOT INSTALL OR OPERATE THESE LIFTS WITHOUT CAREFULLY READING THIS MANUAL. In order to provide for the safe operation of these stackers, Presto Lifts Inc. has identified certain hazards that may occur during the installation, mainte- nance and use of these lifts.
WARNING!
•Do not perform any repair work on lifts if there is a load on the platform or forks are in the raised or lowered position.
•All personnel must stand clear of the lift when the lift is in motion.
•Do not put hands or feet under forks or platform while in motion.
•Do not put hands or feet on or near the mast while the forks or platform is in motion.
•Do not stand, sit or climb on the lift.
•Do not exceed the load capacity.
•Place all loads centrally located on the lift forks or platform.
•Do not place a load on a moving lift.
•Do not use the lift on soft, uneven or unstable surfaces.
•Do not shock load the forks or platform. Materi- als must be carefully placed rather than dropped.
S E C T I O N 3
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
When the stacker arrives on a pallet the following steps are to be followed:
1.Through the use of a forklift or overhead hoist, pick the stacker unit up taking into consideration the center of gravity. The center of gravity of the unit should be adequately supported.
2.Once the unit is lifted from the pallet by a couple of inches, remove the pallet from under the stacker.
3.Follow the next sections to ensure proper operation.
S E C T I O N 4
OPERATION
METHOD OF OPERATION:
In order to operate the lift follow these operating pro- cedures.
1). To raise the platform or forks, pump foot pedal un- til platform reaches desired height.
2). To lower lift, press release pedal down. Pressure on release pedal controls speed of descent of load.
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