Towing; Safety Rules For Towing - Komatsu PC450-8 Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY

TOWING

SAFETY RULES FOR TOWING

Serious injury or death could result if a disabled machine is towed incorrectly or if there is a mistake in the selec-
tion or inspection of the wire rope.
For towing, see "TOWING THE MACHINE (3-190)".
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Always check that the wire rope used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the machine being towed.
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Always wear leather gloves when handling wire rope.
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Fix the wire rope to the track frame.
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During the towing operation, never stand between the tow-
ing machine and the machine being towed.
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Never tow a machine on a slope.
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Operate the machine slowly and be careful not to apply any
sudden load to the wire rope.
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Never use a wire rope which has cut strands (A), reduced
diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger that the rope may
break during the towing operation.
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