BA 348-01 * 2.0 * 34801b340.fm 3-117
Operation 3
3.60 Crane-lifting the machine
Safety instructions regarding crane-lifting
In order to avoid injury or risk of accidents, observe the following instructions when
loading the machine!
• Seal off the danger zone!
• The crane and the lifting gear must have suitable dimensions!
• Take into account the machine’s overall weight – see page 6-9!
• Use only tested ropes, belts, hooks and shackles (lockable brackets with screws or
socket pins) for fastening!
• Have loads fastened and crane operators guided by experienced persons only!
• The person guiding the crane operator must be within sight or sound of him!
• The crane operator must observe all movements of the load and the lifting gear!
Secure the machine against unintentional movement!
• The crane operator may move a load only after making sure that the load is safely
fastened and nobody is within the danger zone, or after receiving a signal from the
persons attaching or securing loads.
• The load must not be fastened by winding the lifting rope or lifting chain around it!
• Bear in mind the load distribution (centre of gravity) when fastening the lifting gear
• Load the machine only with the standard bucket empty and in transport position!
• Ensure that no one is in or on the machine!
• Stay clear of suspended loads!
• Bear in mind the safety instructions of this Operator’s Manual on page 2-6 and the
safety-specific legal regulations of your country under all circumstances!