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Safety Warnings
The operator is responsible for learning all applicable safety measures. Failure to do
so can result in serious injury, damage to property, or environmental damage.
The hook-lift has a number of safety labels attached to it, as shown below. It is important to read
and adhere to these warnings. Failure to do so can lead to serious injury or damage to equip-
ment.
Make sure that the labels are in good condition. If necessary, new safety labels can be ordered
from JOAB.
Safe Working Distance
Make sure that there are no unauthorised persons in close prox-
imity of the hook-lift's working area. The risk zone is 8 metres in
alldirections of the hook-lift and body.
Working on the Hook-Lift
Never work under a hook-lift without the use of the tip-supports.
Make sure that the body is removed from the hook-lift and that
the tip-supports are mounted correctly so that they support the
hook-lift, before carrying out any work.
Park the Hook-Lift before driving the Vehicle
Make sure the hook-lift isparked before driving the vehicle. Fail-
ure to do so can lead to serious injury or damage. There is a ser-
ious risk that the hook will make contact with the environment if it
is not parked.
Risk of Slipping
Be aware when operating the hook-lift that there may be a riskof slipping, that
could lead to injury.
Suspended Loads
Do not stand or walkunderneath a suspended load. If a suspended load
breaks free it can lead to serious injury or death.
Hookmaster manual: 13293 Edition 6 | 2021-02-22