Loading/Unloading On A Trailer - Hitachi ZAXIS 135US-6 class Operator's Manual

Loading/Unloading on a Trailer

Always load and unload the machine on a firm, level surface.
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WARNING: Be sure to use a loading dock or a ramp
for loading/unloading. Never use the front attachment
functions when loading or unloading the machine.
Ramp/Loading Dock:
1. Before loading, thoroughly clean the ramps, loading
dock and flatbed. Dirty ramps, loading docks, and
flatbeds with oil, mud, or ice on them are slippery and
dangerous.
2. Place blocks against the truck and trailer wheels while
using a ramp or loading dock.
3. Ramps must be sufficient in width, length, and strength.
Be sure that the incline of the ramp is less than 15
degrees.
4. Loading docks must be sufficient in width and strength
to support the machine and have an incline of less than
15 degrees.
5. When loading a machine equipped with a pad crawler
or rubber pad shoes, take sufficient care not to allow the
machine to slip since the surface of the rubber pad shoe
is flat.
Only load the machine after removing soil or clay
adhered to the machine.
6. When transporting a machine equipped with a blade,
take care not to hit the blade.
TRANSPORTING
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