Putting The Machine Onto Another Vehicle For Transport - SaMASZ KWT 550 Operator's Manual

4.3.1. Putting the machine onto another vehicle for transport

Both the carrier and the driver shall be responsible for the machine transport safety. Any
equipment and parts must be properly secured for transport. To put the machine onto another vehicle
safely, please follow these rules:
it is recommended to transport extension arms using a forklift truck (Fig. 24),
the machine should be seized by any lifting device only in places indicated on the machine by
the catch sign (Fig. 24),
for lifting the machine, lifting devices with hoisting capacity bigger than the machine weight
shown in data plate should only be used. It also concerns ropes and chains used for lifting,
transport belts, belt suspensions, ropes cannot be damaged. Whenever damages to these parts are
spotted replace these with new ones,
when mounting slings, chains, handles etc. always pay attention to setting the machine's center of
gravity properly,
to catch machines, pick ropes of adequate length, so that the angle between them is no greater
than 120°, and the angle between the strand and the vertical is no greater than 60°
collapsible elements should be locked in transport position,
when putting the machine onto another vehicle, no unauthorized personnel shall be permitted to
remain within the danger area,
the machine on the vehicle trailer should be protected from shifting.
CAUTION:
Securing both the danger area and activity performed shall lie under
the responsibility of the person in charge of the machine transporting.
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Fig. 24. Manner of loading extension arms
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Arm
Flail head