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 DO NOT use the platform if the safety chain/strap is damaged or missing; DO NOT lift the platform until it is securely

connected to the carriage of the fork truck with the safety strap. NOTE: The safety chain/strap is the primary safety

mechanism, and must be used each time the work platform is used! To use the safety chain/strap properly, attach the

device to the fork truck carriage as instructed in Step 2 on p. 9. Each work platform also includes a secondary safety

feature called a tine lock that secures the platform to a tine of your fork truck. However, the lock might not fit over the heel

of the tine of your fork truck. If this is the case, do not modify the tine lock; simply do not use it.

 DO NOT attempt to support a load that weighs more than the platform’s maximum rated load. The net weight, i.e. the

sum of the weight of all occupants and everything else supported by the platform, cannot exceed the maximum rated load

of the platform.

 DO NOT stand beneath or travel under the platform while it is elevated.

 DO NOT use the gate(s), chains, mast guard, guardrails, etc. as a step.

 Platform occupants must ALWAYS use personal fall protection equipment securely attached to the platform at an

anchorage point (see “Operation and use” diagrams on p. 9) as long as the platform is elevated. Only disconnect from an

anchorage point when the platform rests securely on the ground.

 DO NOT use UNLESS each label shown in Fig. 12 on p. 14 is affixed to the platform, undamaged and readable.

Inspections

Before each use inspect the listed components:

1. Tine lock(s): confirm normal function. Model specific tine lock information appears on p. 8.

2. Snap hook attached to the free end of the nylon safety strap: confirm

that the spring latch automatically closes securely against the hook as

shown in the diagram to the right. If the hook, nylon strap, or latch is

damaged, do not use the platform until a complete, new safety strap is

obtained and attached to the platform cold shut (see p. 9).

3. Gate latch(es):

 WP-3737-FD: confirm that each gate latch functions normally (see

“Step 4” on p. 11);

 SP-175 series: confirm chains, cold shuts, snap rings and D-rings

are undamaged;

 WP-series: gate(s) are spring-actuated and should automatically

close when released. If a gate(s) does not automatically close,

replace the spring before resuming use of the platform.

4. Handrails: check the rails, rail welds, and points of attachment to the platform for bending, warping and cracking.

5. Lanyard attachment points: check the anchorage weldment (see diagrams on p. 9) and points of attachment to

the mast guard for bending, warping, or cracking.

6. Casters (if equipped with WP-CA kit): check the casters to confirm that each one is properly seated within the

corner handrail posts (see p. 12).

7. Product labels: all labels should be readable and located as shown in the diagram on p. 14. If a label(s) is

unreadable or missing, contact Vestil to order a replacement.

At least 1 time per month, inspect:

1. Fasteners (hardware):

 Mast guard hinge - bolts, nuts, washers;

 Tine lock - pins, cotter pins, spring pins, and tine brackets (see p. 8);

 Gates – chains, latches, hinges, pins, springs.

2. Casters: look for excessive wear, bending or cracking; if present, do not use the casters to move the platform

until the damaged caster(s) is replaced.

3. Fork pockets: confirm that each pocket is structurally sound, not corroded or rusted. Do not use the platform if

the fork pockets are structurally compromised or excessively rusted or corroded.

4. Welds: confirm that all welds are intact.

5. Obvious damage to, or structural deformation of, handrails, gate(s), or the platform itself.

6. Overall condition of platform: the structure should be clean, square and rigid, and free of rust and corrosion.

Remove dirt and debris. Do not use the platform if the base is excessively rusted or corroded.

Nylon safety strap

hook

spring

latch

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