rev. 3/3/2015
PM2-3344-SLP, MANUAL.doc
Copyright 2015 Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 2 of 6
Signal
words:
This
manual
uses
SIGNAL
WORDS
to
indicate
the
likelihood
of
personal
injuries,
as
well
as
the
probable
seriousness
of
those
injuries,
if
the
product
is
misused
in
the
ways
described.
Other
signal
words
call
attention
to
uses
of
the
product
likely
cause
property
damage.
The
signal
words
used
appear
below
along
with
the
meaning
of
each
word:
Identifies
a
hazardous
situation
which,
if
not
avoided,
WILL
result
in
DEATH
or
SERIOUS
INJURY.
Use
of
this
signal
word
is
limited
to
the
most
extreme
situations.
Identifies
a
hazardous
situation
which,
if
not
avoided,
COULD
result
in
DEATH
or
SERIOUS
INJURY.
Indicates
a
hazardous
situation
which,
if
not
avoided,
COULD
result
in
MINOR
or
MODERATE
injury.
Identifies
practices
likely
to
result
in
product/property
damage,
such
as
operation
that
might
damage
the
product.
Each
person
who
assembles,
installs,
uses,
or
maintains
this
product
should
read
the
entire
manual
and
fully
understand
the
directions
in
advance.
If
after
reading
the
manual
you
do
not
understand
an
instruction,
ask
your
supervisor
or
employer
for
clarification,
because
failure
to
adhere
to
the
directions
in
this
manual
might
result
in
serious
personal
injury.
Product
specifications:
Dimensions
and
other
pertinent
specifications
appear
in
the
table
below.
Model
Uniform
capacity
Overall
fork
dimensions
Fork
service
range
Net
weight
PM2
‐
2044
‐
SLP
2,200
lb.
1,000
kg
20in.
(W)
x
44in.
(L)
51cm
x
112cm
1
1
/
2
in.
to
3
3
/
8
in.
3.8cm
to
8.6cm
313
lb.
142.3
kg
PM2
‐
2744
‐
SLP
2,200
lb.
1,000
kg
20in.
(W)
x
44in.
(L)
51cm
x
112cm
1
1
/
2
in.
to
3
3
/
8
in.
3.8cm
to
8.6cm
323
lb.
146.8
kg
PM2
‐
3344
‐
SLP
2,200
lb.
1,000
kg
20in.
(W)
x
44in.
(L)
51cm
x
112cm
1
1
/
2
in.
to
3
3
/
8
in.
3.8cm
to
8.6cm
333
lb.
151.4
kg
Safe
use
recommendations:
Vestil
strives
to
identify
foreseeable
hazards
associated
with
the
use
of
its
products.
However,
material
handling
is
dangerous
and
no
manual
can
address
every
conceivable
risk.
The
end
‐
user
ultimately
must
exercise
sound
judgment
at
all
times
to
minimize
the
risks
associated
with
the
use
of
this
product.
Failure
to
read
and
understand
the
entire
manual
before
assembling,
installing,
using
and
servicing
the
product
is
a
misuse
of
the
product
.
If
this
product
is
used
improperly
or
carelessly,
the
operator
and/or
bystanders
might
sustain
serious
personal
injuries.
To
reduce
the
likelihood
of
injury:
DO
NOT
modify
the
product
in
any
way
UNLESS
you
first
obtain
written
approval
from
Vestil.
Unauthorized
modifications
automatically
void
the
Limited
Warranty
and
might
make
the
product
unsafe
to
use.
Read
the
manual
whenever
the
handle
must
be
installed
or
disconnected.
Read
the
manual
whenever
the
release
mechanism
requires
adjustment.
DO
NOT
exceed
the
2,200
pound
capacity
(also
see
Label
287
in
“Label
placement
diagram”
on
p.
6).
Keep
clear
of
the
wheels
and
forks
while
using
the
pallet
truck.
DO
NOT
continue
to
use
the
pallet
truck
if
you
observe
abnormal
motion
or
hear
unusual
noises
while
raising/lowering
the
forks
or
moving
the
truck.
Immediately
tag
the
unit
“Out
of
service”.
Restore
the
unit
to
normal
operating
condition
before
returning
it
to
service.
DO
NOT
attempt
to
resolve
any
problem(s)
with
the
product
unless
you
are
both
authorized
to
do
so
and
certain
that
it
will
be
safe
to
use
afterwards.
DO
NOT
use
this
device
UNLESS
all
product
labels
(see
“Label
Placement
Diagram”
on
p.
5)
are
readable
and
undamaged.
Proper
use,
maintenance,
and
storage
are
essential
for
this
product
to
function
properly.
o
Keep
the
product
clean
&
dry.
o
Vestil
bears
no
responsibility
for
problems
that
result
as
a
consequence
of
using
unapproved
replacement
parts.
Contact
Vestil
to
order
authorized
replacements
and
spare
parts
for
this
equipment.
