Towing; When Towing - Komatsu GALEO HM350-2 Operation & Maintenance Manual

PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION

TOWING

WHEN TOWING

When towing or being towed, mistakes in the method of selecting and inspecting the wire rope or drawbar, or in the
method of towing may lead to serious personal injury.
For details of the procedure for towing, see the "METHOD OF TOWING MACHINE (PAGE 3-127)"
Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for towing
has ample strength for the weight of the machine being towed.
Never use a wire rope which has cut strands (A), reduced
diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger that the rope may
break during the towing operation.
Always wear leather gloves when handling wire rope.
Never tow a machine on a slope.
During the towing operation, never stand between the towing
machine and the machine being towed.
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SAFETY