User manual C4 – C6
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Introduction
The purpose/function of this user manual is to establish safe and efficient interaction between man
and machine. The information in this user manual plays an important role in ensuring the safe and
proper operation of the machine.
Read this user manual carefully from beginning to end. Hoeflon International B.V. also recommends
a (brief) compulsory training and instruction session for all new users (operators, technicians,
maintenance personnel and possibly even cleaners), for which this manual can serve as a starting
point.
Contact your supplier's technical department for additional information concerning aspects such as
maintenance and repair of specific machine parts. This user manual has been written with the
greatest possible care and with the intention of making it as complete as possible. Nevertheless,
continuous safety vigilance in both familiar and unfamiliar situations is always necessary.
1.2. EC Declaration of Conformity
Hoeflon International B.V. declares that the compact crane meets the requirements of the
applicable European Directives. The EC Declaration of Conformity is attached as an annex.
1.3. Changes
Changes may only be made to the compact crane after written consultation with Hoeflon
International B.V. These changes must be documented in the crane logbook.
All changes to the machine must be documented in this user manual as well as in all copies. The
party that makes the changes is responsible for doing so.
Hoeflon International B.V. reserves the right to make immediate adaptations or changes that
improve the safety of the machine at any time. These adaptations or changes will be documented
in an annex to this user manual. The content of this user manual can also be changed without prior
notice.