Vestil DD User Manual

rev. 11/19/2012 Drum deheader, manual.doc

DD-SERIES DRUM DEHEADERS

I

NSTRUCTION MANUAL

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORP.

2999 North Wayne Street, P.O. Box 507, Angola, IN 46703

Telephone: [phone] -or- Toll Free [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.vestilmfg.com e-mail: [e-mail]

DD-9 DD-9-NS

DD-10

Receiving instructions:

After delivery, IMMEDIATELY remove the packaging from the Drum-Grab in a manner that preserves the
packaging and maintains the orientation of the product in the packaging; then inspect the product closely
to determine whether it sustained damage during transport. If damage is discovered during the

inspection, immediately
product is undamaged, discard the packaging.

NOTES

:

1) Compliance with laws, regulations, codes, and non-voluntary standards enforced in the location where
the product is used is exclusively the responsibility of the owner/end-user.

2) VESTIL is not liable for any injury or property damage that occurs as a consequence of failing to apply either:
a) the instructions in this manual; or b) information provided on labels affixed to the product.

responsible for any consequential damages sustained as a result of failing to exercise sound judgment
while assembling, installing, using or maintaining this product.

record a complete description of the damage on the bill of lading. If the

Neither is Vestil

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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

Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or

Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or

Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation that

Each person who assembles, installs, uses, or maintains this product should read the entire manual in advance

and fully understand the directions. 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.

SAFETY GUIDELINES

Vestil diligently strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, material
handling is inherently dangerous and no manual can address every conceivable risk. The end-user ultimately is
responsible for exercising sound judgment at all times.

situations.

SERIOUS INJURY.

MODERATE injury.

might damage the product.

If this product is used improperly or carelessly, the operator and/or bystanders might sustain serious

personal injuries.

 Failure to read and understand the entire manual before assembling, using or servicing the product is a
misuse of the product. Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures as

necessary.

 DO NOT use the deheader to grasp and drag drums. Only use this device as a means for removing drum lids.
 DO NOT modify the deheader in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil. Unauthorized

modifications automatically void the limited warranty (see p. 4) and might make the deheader unsafe to use.

Proper use, maintenance, and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
o Always use this product in accordance with the instructions in this manual and consistent with any training relevant
to drum deheaders.

o Keep the product clean & dry.
o Periodically lubricate moving parts.

Handle

Adjustment knob

Channel of

Blade

Adjustment
stem

Rim catch

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