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Operator’s Manual for Morse Power Grip Fork Mount Drum Handler Model 290F

Serial Number 291995 to ______

morsedrum.com

Copyright 2020 - Morse Mfg. Co., Inc.

Form PL290F (291995-______)

(Updated 27 Apr, 2020)

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Model 290F

Power Grip Fork Mount Drum Handler

Machine Description

The Model 290F

Handler is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a steel, plastic

orfiberdrum14”to24”(35.6to61cm)indiameter.

The maximum capacity is 1500 Lb. (680 kg).

Options

Option # 6149i-P

Wireless Control provides safe, simple and reliable wireless

machine grip and tilt control with up to 300 foot (91 m) operating

range. It features 900MHz frequency hopping technology for

eliminating interference from other RF sources. Easily switch

between direct wire pendant control and wireless remote control.

Quick DC power disconnect for locking out the equipment.

Option 6172-P

GripPadsrequiredtohandleaplasticorfiberdrum.

Operating Instructions

Replace the

the supplied

BLACK breather BEFORE operation.

Before sliding forklift forks into the fork tubes, adjust forks to

1.

aninsidespreadof24.5”(62.2cm)minimum.Lockforksinto

position on the forklift carriage.

Drive the forklift forward to slip the forks into the fork tubes.

2.

Loop the carabiner and chain through the mast and securely

attach to mast, ensuring no slack in the chain. Transport to

drum to be handled.

With the

3.

drivetheforkliftwiththeforkliftattachmentnearfloorlevel

to position the

between the ribs.