7
SAFETY NORMS
GRU FASSI
7 WARNING AND INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 Generality
The use of the crane is reserved to authorized personnel, instructed in advance,
who has to conform to the safety norms and instructions contained in the use
manual supplied with the crane. (See norms ISO 9926-1)
It is absolutely prohibited to walk or stop under a suspended load
It is prohibited for unauthorized persons to be within the working area.
Under no circumstances interfere with the safety and protection devices.
Warning plates, as well as instruction and operation plates must be replaced when
no longer readable or missing. See Paragraph 25 Instruction and warning plates.
Do not use the outriggers to raise the vehicle.
To avoid hitting bridges or tunnels check and record the overall height of your crane
in the folded position or in laid position in the body or on the load. Always respect
and pay proper attention to road signs placed in proximity of such obstacles.
7.2 Before operating
(!) ATTENTION (!)
Check that protections are in their place and that all safety devices are fitted
and active. (See norms ISO 9927-1)
Keep the ladder and the control station on the top seat, clean; Normally, the seat
can tilt forward.
Make sure that control stations are properly lit so as to ensure safety while opera-
ting and allow instruction plates to be visible.
Check that the working area is adequate and properly lighted for your crane.
Make sure that the hook is always free to rotate on its pin and that nothing
obstructs its vertical positioning.
Check the efficiency of the hook safety catch.
Carefully inspect the condition of ropes or chains. (if present)
Make sure that the pallet fork (if present) is connected to the crane hook by
means of a chain having at least three (3) rings.
7.3 During operation
Take the vehicle fumes away from the working area by fitting an extension tube of
a suitable diameter and a right length to the exhaust system.
Do not run the engine in a indoor area without first making sure there is adequate
ventilation.
When using the ladder to reach the control station on the top seat, avoid knocking
into the controls while going up or down the ladder.
The control station on the top seat is provided with side safety guards; stay within
these guards.
Make sure that no one is within the working area of the crane.
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