Before Operating Equipment; Visibility Information; Operation; Machine Operating Temperature Range - Vanguard CPW 125-4-S Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

Before Operating Equipment

Clear all personnel from the equipment and from the area.
Remove all obstacles from the path of the machine. Beware of hazards such as wires, ditches, etc.
Reference: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Daily Inspection" in this manual, "Preparing the Crane for
Operation" in the Cranes's Owner's manual, and "Pre-Operation Inspection" in the Carrier's manual.
Check for obvious signs of damage, loose bolts, loose equipment, and foreign objects or debris on and around the
equipment.

Visibility Information

Before you start the machine, perform a walk-around inspection in order to ensure that there are no hazards around the
machine.
While the machine is in operation, constantly survey the area around the machine in order to identify potential hazards as
hazards become visible around the machine.
Your machine may be equipped with visual aids. Some examples of visual aids are Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) and
mirrors. Before operating the machine, ensure that the visual aids are in proper working condition and that the visual aids are
clean. Adjust the visual aids using the procedures that are located in the carrier-vehicle's Operation and Maintenance
Manual.
This attachment extends significantly beyond the carrier increasing the overall length and/or width, be especially aware of
the additional length and/or width when turning and maneuvering the carrier vehicle. The installation of the Auto Tie-in
Crane may restrict vision, and it may not be possible to provide direct visibility to all areas around the machine. Appropriate
job site organization is required in order to minimize hazards that are caused by restricted visibility. Job site organization is a
collection of rules and procedures that coordinates machines and people that work together in the same area. Examples of
job site organization include the following:
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Safety instructions
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Controlled patterns of machine movement and vehicle movement
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Workers that direct traffic to move when it is safe
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Restricted areas
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Operator training
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Warning symbols or warning signs on machines or on vehicles
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A system of communication
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Communication between workers and operators prior to approaching the machine

Operation

Machine Operating Temperature Range

When using the correct hydraulic oil weight, as specified by the carrier vehicle OEM, the Auto Tie-in Crane configuration is
intended for use within an ambient temperature range -40°C (-40°F) to 50°C (122°F). Consult the carrier vehicle's Operation
and Maintenance Manual for additional information on special configurations.

Machine Operation

Keep the machine under control. Do not overload the machine beyond capacity.
Be careful to avoid any condition which could cause the machine to tip. The machine can tip when you work on hills, banks
and slopes. Also, the machine can tip when you cross ditches, ridges or other obstacles.
Whenever it is possible, operate the machine up the slopes and down the slopes. Avoid operating the machine across the
slope.
Do not go or work close to the edge of a cliff, an excavation, or an overhang.
Follow the Operation instructions of the carrier-vehicle.
Follow the Operation instructions of the crane.
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