Towing Broken Machines; Safety Rules For Lifting Load And Objects - XCMG XE17U Instruction Manual

Towing broken machines

Warning!

Safety Rules for Lifting Load and Objects

Warning!
09.2020
Safety rules and advice
Serious injury or death may occur if:
– If the faulty machine is not towed according to the instruction for
use or
– The wire ropes used are too thin/weak or not fixed in the
prescribed manner
Wear leather gloves when handling wire ropes.
Fix the wire ropes on the machine frame (see sketch)
WARNING! In the traction process, do not stand between traction
machine and towed machine
– Never pull the machines on slopes
– Wire ropes which are either broken (A), have a reduced diameter
(B) or are bent or tangled (C) must not be used.
WARNING! In the traction process, the wire ropes may break easily, in
which case dangerous accidents may occur.
This machine is not suitable for lifting jobs if not equipped
with the proper interchangeable equipment
The appropriate interchangeable equipment is selected
according to the compatibility to the available machine models.
When working, switch the machine into "lifiting mode".
Make sure the machine engine has sufficient torque to carry
out lifting jobs when it is set on"load lifting"- mode.
When lifting, choose excavating mode as working mode to
ensure that the hydraulic machine has sufficient power to carry
out lifting job.
In case that the machine needs to lift objects with unusual
shape (e.g. round logs), make sure to use the appropriate
safety devices that may not be mentioned in the instruction for
use.
Contact an authorized local agent if you need information about
methods for safe operation, carrying out special jobs or
specifications about working in all kinds of environment.
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