Transporting; Transporting By Road; Transporting The Machine By Truck - Hitachi EX27U Operator's Manual

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TRANSPORTING BY ROAD

When transporting the machine on public roads, be
sure to first understand and follow all local regulations.
1. For transporting using a truck, check the width, height,
length and weight of the truck when the machine is
loaded.
2. Investigate beforehand the conditions of the route to
be traveled, such as dimensional limits, weight limits,
and traffic regulations.
In some cases, disassembling the machine to bring it
within dimensional limits or weight limits as local regula-
tions.

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE BY TRUCK

Provide an appropriate truck, referring to the dimensions of
the machine in the transport position, as shown in the
Specifications section.
When using the truck, consult your authorized dealer for
details.
LOADING/UNLOADING ON A TRAILER
Always load and unload the machine on a solid, level sur-
face.
CAUTION: Be sure to use a loading dock or a
ramp for loading/unloading.
Ramp/Loading Dock:
1. Before loading, thoroughly clean the ramp and flatbed.
Dirty ramps or flatbeds with oil, mud or ice on them
are slippery and dangerous.
2. Place blocks against the truck 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 a gradient
of less than 15 degrees.

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