OWNER’S MANUAL Page 4 M100, M200, M300 & M400 FOOT OPERATED LIFTS
• 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.
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.