Abstract: A method including providing a device including a first member having a first section, a second section and a first attachment member to form an attachment with one of two slots of a manhole cover on a distal end of the second section and a handle at a proximal end of the first section, and a second member rotatably attached to the first member and including a second attachment member to form an attachment with the other slot on a distal end thereof; placing the first attachment member in attachment with one slot and the second attachment member in attachment with the other slot; applying upward force to handle to lift the manhole cover out of a manhole in which the manhole cover is in place; and applying rearward force to the handle to drag the manhole cover away from the manhole.

Abstract: A device for use in connection with a manhole covers having two generally opposing slots includes a first member including a first section and a second section including a first attachment member. The device further includes a second member including a second attachment member. The first member and the second member are rotatably connected so that a distance between the first attachment member and the second attachment member can be adjusted. The first section extends from the second section so that a proximal end thereof is at a height above the surface of the manhole cover of no greater than 3 feet when the first attachment member is in attachment with one of the two slots and the second attachment member is in attachment with the other of the two slots.

Abstract: A device for use in connection with a manhole covers having two generally opposing slots includes a first member including a first section and a second section including a first attachment member The device further includes a second member including a second attachment member The first member and the second member are rotatably connected so that a distance between the first attachment member and the second attachment member can be adjusted. The first section extends from the second section so that a proximal end thereof is at a height above the surface of the manhole cover of no greater than 3 feet when the first attachment member is in attachment with one of the two slots and the second attachment member is in attachment with the other of the two slots.