Manitowoc GROVE RT890E Operator's Manual page 16

SAFETY INFORMATION
the addition of operational aids or warning devices. Indeed,
you must guard against acquiring a false sense of security
when using them. They are there to assist, not direct the
operation. Operational aids or warning devices can be
mechanical, electrical, electronic, or a combination thereof.
They are subject to failure or misuse and should not be relied
upon in place of good operating practices.
You, the operator, are the only one who can be relied upon to
assure the safety of yourself and those around you. Be a
PROFESSIONAL and follow the RULES of SAFETY.
REMEMBER, failure to follow just one safety precaution
could cause an accident that results in death or serious injury
to personnel or damage to equipment. You are responsible
for the safety of yourself and those around you.
IMMEDIATELY report all accidents, malfunctions, and
equipment damages to your local Manitowoc/Grove
distributor. Following any accident or damage to equipment,
the local Manitowoc/Grove distributor must be immediately
advised of the incident and consulted on necessary
inspections and repairs. Should the distributor not be
immediately available, contact should be made directly with
Manitowoc Crane Care. The crane must not be returned to
service until it is thoroughly inspected for any evidence of
damage. All damaged parts must be repaired or replaced as
authorized by your local Manitowoc/Grove distributor and/or
Manitowoc Crane Care.
OPERATOR'S INFORMATION
You must READ and UNDERSTAND the Operator's and
Safety Handbook and the Load Chart before operating the
crane. You must also VIEW and UNDERSTAND the safety
video titled "The Real Key to Crane Safety" supplied with
your new Grove product. The handbook and Load Chart
must be readily available to the operator at all times and
must remain in the cab while the crane is in use.
Ensure that all personnel working around the crane are
thoroughly familiar with safe operating practices. You must
be thoroughly familiar with the location and content of all
placards and decals on the crane. Decals provide important
instructions and warnings and must be read prior to any
operational or maintenance function.
You must be familiar with the regulations and standards
governing cranes and their operation. Work practice
requirements may vary slightly between government
regulations, industry standards, and employer policies so a
thorough knowledge of all such relevant work rules is
necessary.
DO NOT REMOVE the Load Chart, this Operator's and
Safety Handbook, or any decal from this crane.
Inspect the crane every day (before the start of each shift).
Ensure that routine maintenance and lubrication are being
dutifully performed. Don't operate a damaged or poorly
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maintained crane. You risk lives when operating faulty
machinery - including your own.
Allow No One other than the operator to be on the crane
while the crane is functioning or moving, unless they are
seated in a two-man cab.
OPERATIONAL AIDS
Grove remains committed to providing reliable products that
enable users and operators to safely lift and position loads.
Grove has been an industry leader in the incorporation of
operational aids into the design of its cranes. Federal law
requires that cranes be properly maintained and kept in good
working condition. The manuals that Grove provides that are
specific for each crane and the manufacturer's manuals for
the operational aids shall be followed. If an operational aid
should fail to work properly, the crane user or owner must
assure that repair or recalibration is accomplished as soon
as is reasonably possible. If immediate repair or recalibration
of an operational aid is not possible and there are
exceptional circumstances which justify continued short-term
use of the crane when operational aids are inoperative or
malfunctioning, the following requirements shall apply for
continued use or shutdown of the crane:
1. Steps shall be taken to schedule repairs and
recalibration immediately. The operational aids shall be
put back into service as soon as replacement parts, if
required, are available and the repairs and recalibration
can be carried out. Every reasonable effort must be
made to expedite repairs and recalibration.
2. When a load indicator, rated capacity indicator, or
rated capacity limiter is inoperative or malfunctioning,
the designated person responsible for supervising the
lifting operations shall
determining load weights and shall ascertain that the
weight of the load does not exceed the crane ratings at
the radius where the load is to be handled.
3. When a boom angle or radius indicator is inoperative
or malfunctioning, the radius or boom angle shall be
determined by measurement.
4. When an anti-block device, two-blocking damage
prevention or two-block warning device is inoperative
or malfunctioning, the designated person responsible for
supervising the lifting operations shall establish
procedures, such as assigning an additional signal
person to furnish equivalent protection. This does not
apply when lifting personnel in load-line supported
personnel platforms. Personnel shall not be lifted when
anti-two block devices are not functioning properly.
5. When a boom length indicator is inoperative or
malfunctioning, the designated person responsible for
supervising the lifting operations shall establish the
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