Lifting Machine - Hitachi ZW180 Operator's Manual

LIFTING MACHINE

WARNING: Pay attention to the following points:
• Use lifting cables and other lifting tools being free
from any damage and/or aging, and having suffi-
cient strength.
• Consult your nearest Hitachi dealer for correct lift-
ing procedures, and the size and types of lifting
cable and tools.
• Before lifting the machine, move the front control
lever lock to the LOCK position to prevent the ma-
chine from moving unexpectedly.
• Rigidly secure the front and rear frames using the
lock bar so that the machine front and rear frames
are not articulated.
• If the machine is incorrectly lifted or if lifting wire
ropes are incorrectly attached to the machine, the
machine may be move when lifted, possibly result-
ing in personal accident and/or damage to the ma-
chine.
• Never apply impact loads to the lifting cables and
tools.
• Do not allow anyone to enter the area under the
lifted machine.
Lifting
1. Position the front attachment as illustrated to the right.
2. Move the front control lever lock to the LOCK position.
3. Rigidly secure the front and rear frames using the articu-
lation lock bar.
4. Stop the engine. Remove the key from the key switch.
5. Use cables long enough so that the cables come in con-
tact with the machine body when the machine is lifted.
Cover the cables with cloth as needed to protect the ma-
chine from being damaged. Be sure to use the specified
lifting tools.
6. Set a crane in an appropriate position.
7. Attach the cable to the front attachment and the lifting
tools.
TRANSPORTING
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