Lifting Of The Excavator - Kubota U17-3 Tier4 Operator's Manual

LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR

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To avoid personal injury or death:
The correct instructions for
safe handling are described
here. Read these instructions
carefully before moving the
machine. Make sure that the
operating personnel read the
operator's manual carefully.
Basics when Lifting with Cables
or Straps
1. The lifting and crane operation is to be
undertaken according to the guidelines
described.
2. The equipment for lifting mentioned
in these instructions are only given as
reference, the standards concerning
strength, control and other details are
based on the respective applicable
guidelines.
Safety Aspects when Lifting with
Cables or Straps
Abide by following steps when lifting:
1. Do not lift loads that exceed the
maximum load capacity of the crane.
2. Choose correct equipment suitable to
the weight, size and form of the load.
3. First assess the center of gravity of the
load, position the hook directly over the
load and lift the load so that the center of
gravity of the load is as low as possible.
4. The steel cables or straps must be fi xed
in the middle of the hook.
5. The load must be lifted vertically from
the ground.
6. Do not enter the working area under
suspended loads and do not move the
load over people. The load must only be
moved in an area where the balance can
be easily maintained.
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