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GENERAL
The information contained in this manual is designed to help provide you with the knowledge
necessary in the safe and proper operation of your IMT crane. This information is not intended to
replace any governmental regulations, safety codes or insurance carrier requirements.
Operators, maintenance and test personnel must read and understand all safety procedures
applicable to the equipment in use.
WARNING
FAILURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW ANY SAFETY PROCEDURES
APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT MAY RESULT IN EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, SERIOUS
INJURY, OR DEATH.
In addition to reading the manual, it is your responsibility to become familiar with government
regulations, hazards, and the specific operation of your crane. Use caution and common sense
while operating and maintaining the crane, and follow all safety procedures and regulations.
Refer to ANSI/ASME B30.5, the standard for Telescoping and Mobile Boom Cranes, for more
information on crane design and test criteria. (You may obtain this publication from the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers at www.asme.org.) Crane operators must also be
familiar with OSHA 29CFR, Subpart N, Article 1926.550 and CAL-OSHA Title 8, Article 93
(California).
CRANE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS
Modifications to your crane must be performed with IMT approved accessories, parts and
optional equipment. If in doubt about the safety, compatibility, or appropriateness of any
modifications, contact IMT prior to making those modifications. DO NOT alter or modify any
safety device! All safety devices must be inspected, tested and maintained in proper working
condition.
Decals regarding crane safety and operation are considered to be safety equipment. They must
be maintained just as any other safety device. Decals must be kept clean and legible to the
operator, operational personnel, and bystanders as specified in the decal section of this manual.
DO NOT remove, disable, or disregard any safety device attached to your crane.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
It is the user’s responsibility to maintain and operate this unit in a manner that will result in the
safest working conditions possible, and to be aware of existing Federal, State, and Local codes
and regulations governing the safe use and maintenance of this unit.
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