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1. For Pick and Carry operation: Traveling with suspended loads involves so many
variables, such as ground conditions, boom length and vehicle acceleration, that it is
impossible to devise a single standard rating procedure with any assurance of
safety. For such operations, the user must evaluate prevailing conditions and
determine safe practices using precautions, such as the following:
A. The boom shall be centered over front axle.
B. Use shortest boom practical.
C. Carry load as close to ground as practical.
D. Reduce travel speed to suit conditions (3 mph (5 km/hr) maximum).
E. Maintain specified tire pressures and lug nut torques.
F. Avoid sudden starts and stops.
G. Provide tag or restraint lines to snub swinging of the load.
H. Hand-held tag lines should be nonconductive.
I. Do not carry heavy boom loads and deck loads at the same time.
J. Do not pick and carry with boom extension deployed.
K. Do not exceed the Over Front, on Rubber capacity.
2. When raising the boom or moving the unit with boom elevated, be sure there is
adequate overhead clearance for boom.
3. Cranes with booms that extend ahead of the chassis require close watch because of
"boom swing" when the chassis is turned in tight quarters.
4.
5. Every effort has been made to make the BMC Rough Terrain Crane a stable vehicle.
However, with the rigid front axle and the oscillating rear axle suspension, the
operator must take care to control the vehicle speed to be compatible with conditions
of rough roads or uneven terrain.
6. When this crane is to be parked on a grade, set parking brake and block wheels or
extend outriggers fully.
7. Shut off engine before refueling, and remove fuel cap slowly. Vapor pressure in
tank can cause a burst of fuel and vapor when the cap is removed. Always refuel
with proper fuel and into proper tank. See your engine manual for fuel requirements.
8. Know your visibility limitations. Loads hanging on the hook can add further
limitations to visibility during travel. Always use a signal person when in doubt.
Courtesy of Crane.Market
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