Craning Hook - Case WX145 Operator's Manual

SECTION 7
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The machine can be used to carry loads only if
equipped and approved for this task.
The machine must be equipped with overload warn-
ing system and pipe break protection valves.
Before starting the work, activate the overload warn-
ing system.
During the lifting or transfer of a load, the personnel
must stay or walk near the machine in such a way to
be off the danger area.
The operator must keep visual contact with other
persons in the working area.
Use only tested and efficient lifting gear with an ade-
quate load capacity.
During transfer do not hang a load over a person but
transfer the same by keeping it as close as possible
to the ground to avoid its swinging.
The machine must never be driven with a slung load
unless the road surface is even and the roadway is
clearly visible. The visibility in the passage area can
be improved, by shifting the boom and by turning
the upper structure to the right. Once the upper
structure is turned, block the floating axle.
If the craning hook is installed on the bucket link pay
particular attention to following: the bucket link com-
ponents must be connected with a safety pin, if an
attachment other than the standard bucket is
installed (e.g. the clamshell).
In this case the craning hook cannot be used to lift
loads.
The pin is not designed for such situations, there-
fore it could bend or break abruptly. In this case the
bucket link and the hanging load start suddenly to
swing.
USE OF THE CRANING HOOK
In order to use the standard bucket with craning
function, standard buckets and bucket links with
craning hook welded are available (optional).
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY OF HOOK
The maximum load carrying capacity of the craning
hook is indicated on the same hook (1) and (2).
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CRANING HOOK

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