Lifting & Transporting - JLG Metro-Led Operation And Safety Manual

FORKLIFTING MACHINE
Fork-lift Procedure
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WHEN USING A FORKLIFT TO MOVE
THE MACHINE ONLY THE FORKLIFT
POCKETS LOCATED AT THE REAR OF
THE MACHINE SHOULD BE USED.
Prior to using a forklift to lift the machine,
ensure that the mast is lowered to the
stowed position, the lights are stowed and
the engine generator is shut down.
The maximum trailer mass is 1100 kg.
Ensure that only a suitable forklift with
adequate capacity is used to lift the
machine.
When positioning the forklift tines into the
forklift pockets, ensure the tines go
through far enough to bear against the
frame diagonals.
Section 1
METRO-LED
LIFTING & TRANSPORTING
CRANING MACHINE
Craning Procedure
USE ONLY THE LIFTING POINT (IF
PROVIDED) TO LIFT THE LIGHTING
TOWER WITH A CRANE. DO NOT LIFT
THE ASSEMBLY BY THE MAST. DOING
SO WILL RESULT IN SEVERE DAMAGE
TO THE UNIT AND POSSIBLE INJURY
TO THE PERSONNEL UNDERTAKING
THIS TASK.
The mast and lights should be in the
stowed position and the engine generator
shut down prior to lifting the machine off
the ground. Ensure all outrigger legs are in
the retracted and locked into position.
Open the central lid on top of canopy to
allow access to the lifting lug.
Using suitable lifting equipment, pass the
crane hook or sling through the lifting lug
in the centre of the machine, proceed to lift
the machine as per the instructions
provided for the lifting crane.
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