Lifting - Volvo EC35 Operator's Manual

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Lifting

IMPORTANT! Various countries have their own regulations
concerning the use of the machine for lifting work, e.g. to lift
freely suspended loads. For more detailed information you
should contact your authorized Volvo CE dealer.
IMPORTANT! Observe the nominal transport loads of the
machine on page 126!
Stability
The stability of the machine changes during work and may vary
considerably.
For safe performance of work the driver himself must strictly obser-
ve the respective conditions and prerequisites.
Standing the machine on a horizontal, stable and secure surfa-
ce is one prerequisite for high stability.
On soft, uneven or sloping surfaces, if there is a risk of col-
lapsing, application of transverse loads or other dangers of si-
milar nature greatest care must be exercised. If the machine is
standing on a sloping surface the centre of gravity is displaced
and during lifting a position may be reached in which the mach-
ine will turn over.
IMPORTANT! For safe engine lubrication the machine must
not be tilted by more than the values specified in these ope-
rating instructions (see page 51). However, please note that
the machine under certain load conditions may even not be
able to work on such gradients.
Make sure that the ground is stable and safe. Unstable ground,
e.g. loose sand or wet earth can make work unsafe.
Do not perform any sudden swinging movements with suspen-
ded loads. Observe the centrifugal force.
Fastening long lifting slings
Boards, planks, steel reinforcement or similar should have the
sling arranged so that they cannot fall out of the loops.
Girders should generally be lifted with a clamping device.
Intermediate layers, e.g. made of a split compressed air hose.
The slings should be well tightened.
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Operating techniques
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