Loading/Unloading On A Trailer - Hitachi ZAXIS 120-6 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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