Grizzly G8712 Instruction Sheet page 3

Safety Instructions for Engine Cranes
1. pREvENTING CRANE DAMAGE. do not
overload this engine crane beyond its load
rating.
2. SUppORTING LOAD SAfELy. never allow
anyone to work under a load supported by an
engine crane. neVer allow the engine crane
to be the sole support for the load. use jack
stands to support the load.
3. CORRECT WORK AREA. only use this
engine crane on a hard level surface capable
of sustaining the load being lifted.
4. USING ACCESSORIES. only connect lifting
hooks, fasteners, chains, or straps at points
that can safely support the load and prevent
unpredictable load swing or shift.
5. SAfE WORK AREA. always make sure
that when the engine or load is about to be
hoisted that the floor is clean and all tripping
hazards are removed.
6. REMOvING ENGINE SAfELy. apply the
parking brake, and use wheel chocks against
the tires to prevent accidental rolling when
engines are being removed or installed.
Like all machinery there is potential danger
when operating this machine. Accidents are
frequently caused by lack of familiarity or
failure to pay attention. Use this machine with
respect and caution to decrease the risk of
operator injury. If normal safety precautions
are overlooked or ignored, serious personal
injury may occur.
g7812/g7813 engine Crane
7. INSTALLING ENGINE SAfELy. Keep as
much of your body as possible out from
underneath the vehicle when reinstalling the
engine.
8. USING THE CORRECT MACHINERy.
never modify this engine crane or use boom
extensions. use the correct machinery for the
task at hand.
9. SERvICE SAfETy. any engine crane
cylinder repair must only be performed by a
qualified hydraulic specialist.
10. LOWERING LOAD SAfELy. never lower
the boom quickly so the load drops and slams
onto a pallet or the floor.
11. KEEpING CHILDREN SAfE. never allow
children to play with or near the engine crane
while in use or in storage.
12. pREvENTING CRANE TIppAGE. never
attempt to roll the engine crane with the boom
in the raised position, or the load and crane
may tip due to a high center of gravity. only
move with the load as low as possible.
No list of safety guidelines can be complete.
Every shop environment is different. Always
consider safety first, as it applies to your
individual working conditions. Use this and
other machinery with caution and respect.
failure to do so could result in serious
personal injury, damage to equipment, or
poor work results.
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