Safety; Safety Instructions - Manitowoc GHC75 Maintenance Instructions Manual

Crane Care
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Safety

2.1 Safety instructions

Prior to maintenance works
During maintenance works
Following maintenance works
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Place the machine on secure ground. If necessary, move the
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machine back from the edge of the excavation site.
Sink cut loads into the ground and/or set the opened work tool
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on the ground.
Insert and secure the outriggers.
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Turn off the machine and secure it against unauthorized
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restart.
In addition, use chocks to safeguard the machine from rolling
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off.
Place a warning sign on the controls.
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When performing maintenance work outdoors, observe the
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effects of the weather.
– Never performing any maintenance work during a thunder-
storm.
Only perform work while standing on secure ground.
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Only use stable ladders, work platforms or landings.
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Always wear the required PPE.
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Only perform service steps listed in these instructions.
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Smoking and handling of open flame are prohibited. There is a
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risk of the presence of flammable gases or vapors, particularly
in the engine room, and therefore risk of fire.
Maintain a safe distance from rotating and moving parts. Loose
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clothing could become caught in moving parts and pose a
danger to the affected person.
Only use oils and lubricants shown in the list of operating
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fluids.
Use only original GROVE spare parts.
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Do not use machine parts as climbing aids if they are not
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intended for this purpose.
Conduct a function check to ensure faultless operation.
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Do not introduce operating fluids to the environment, and dis-
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pose of used operating fluids in an environmentally-friendly
manner.
Only the crane owner or his representative may release the
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machine following maintenance tasks.
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