SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
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TOWING 2
PRECAUTIONS WHEN TOWING
Always use the correct towing equipment and towing method. Any mistake in the selection of the wire rope or tow-
ing bar or in the method of towing a disabled machine may lead to serious personal injury or death.
For towing, see “TOWING THE MACHINE (3-241)“.
q Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the machine
being towed.
q Never use a wire rope which has cut strands (A), reduced
diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger that the rope
may break during the towing operation.
q Always wear leather gloves when handling wire rope.
q Never tow a machine on a slope.
q During the towing operation, never stand between the tow-
ing machine and the machine being towed.
LIFTING OBJECTS WITH BUCKET 2
PRECAUTIONS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS
q Do not carry out lifting work on slopes, soft ground, or other places where the machine is not stable.
q Use wire rope that conforms to the specified standard.
q Determine the signals to be used and place a signalman in position.
q To prevent the danger of contact with a raised load or the danger from a falling load, do not allow any worker
inside the area.
q It is dangerous if a raised load hits any person or structure. When operating the swing or work equipment,
always check carefully that the surrounding area is safe.
q Do not start, swing, or stop the machine suddenly. There is a hazard that the lifted load will swing.
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