Loading/Unloading On A Trailer - Hitachi ZAXIS 135US-5B Operator's Manual

Loading/Unloading on a Trailer

Always load and unload the machine on a firm, level
surface.
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WARNING: Be sure to use a loading dock or a ramp
for loading/unloading. Never load or unload the
machine onto or off a truck or trailer using the front
attachment functions when driving up or down the
ramp.
Ramp/Loading Dock:
1. Before loading, thoroughly clean the ramps, loading
dock and flatbed. Dirty ramps, loading docks, and
flatbeds with oil, mud, or ice on them are slippery
and dangerous.
2. Place blocks against the truck and trailer wheels
while using a ramp or loading dock.
3. Ramps must be sufficient in width, length, and
strength. Be sure that the incline of the ramp is less
than 15 degrees.
4. Loading docks must be sufficient in width and
strength to support the machine and have an incline
of less than 15 degrees.
5. When loading the machine equipped with pat
crawler or rubber pad shoes, take sufficient care not
to allow the machine to slip since the surface of the
rubber pad shoe is flat.
Load the machine only after removing soil or clay
adhered to the machine.
6. When transporting the machine equipped with a
blade, take care not to hit the blade.
TRANSPORTING
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