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OBJECT HANDLING --- IF EQUIPPED
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WARNING: When using machine for object handling
operation, be sure to comply all local regulations.
Lifting hook, cables, straps, or ropes can break,
causing serious injury. Do not use damaged chains,
lifting hook, frayed cables, slings, straps, or ropes to
crane.
Never move the load suddenly. Never move load over
a person's head. Do not allow any persons near load.
Keep all persons away from wire-rope-attached load,
lifted or sitting on the ground unless it is securely
sitting on blocks or on the ground.
Position upperstructure so that the travel motors are
at the rear.
Do not attach sling/chain to the bucket teeth.
• Secure sling/chain tightly to the load being lifted. Wear
gloves when securing sling/chain.
• Fasten sling/chain to bucket loop, with the bucket curled
and arm retracted.
• Coordinate hand signals with your signal man before
starting.
• Be aware of the location of all persons in the working
area.
• Attach a hand line to load and make sure person holding
it is well away from load.
• Before lifting, test your load.
1. Park your machine close to load.
2. Attach load to the machine.
3. Raise load 50 mm (2 in) above the ground.
4. Swing the load all the way to one side.
5. While keeping load close to the ground, move it away
from machine.
6. If there is any indication of reduced stability of your
machine, lower load to the ground.
• Lift load only as high as necessary.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
5-18
Rated lifting load table
SA-014
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