HOEFLON C4 - Guiding the Load

User manual C4 – C6
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6.3.3. Guiding the load
The following load variables must be known: the mass, the
location of the centre of gravity and the lifting provision;
these can be used to determine the correct crane
configuration and the lifting equipment to be used.
Always operate the machine extremely carefully, and with
a load only in the first operating speed. Avoid abrupt
movements and maintain contact with any assistants
helping to guide the load.
Adhere to the following rules when guiding a load:
 Never place body parts (feet, legs, hands) under the load.
 During horizontal guiding of the load, follow behind the load.
 Never place body parts between the load and obstacles in the surrounding area, and never go
between the load and an obstacle without a safe amount of space between them.
 When working near or with fragile material (e.g. stone, glass) where there is a risk of
splinters/shards, wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
 Maintain visual contact and open channels of communication between guides and operator.
 When working with tall, unstable loads, never stand in the fall direction of the load.
 Whenever possible, use guide lines to maintain a safe distance.
 When using guide lines for a load at height, never walk under the load and maintain a safe
distance, taking into account influence of the fall direction of the load due to obstacles in the
environment.
 Make sure you always have an open escape route where you can flee for safety.
 Never stand or hang on the load.
 Make sure the load is properly secured and is and will continue to hang stable.
 Avoid abrupt movements of the machine and load.
 Operate the machine with load only in the slow operating speed.
 When using guide lines, clear the surrounding areas to eliminate the risk of tripping and the risk
that the guide line will get caught and/or damaged.