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6 Transport
Crane-lifting the machine
Safety instructions regarding crane-lifting
In order to avoid injury or accident hazard, bear in mind the following
information when loading the machine!
• Ensure that no one is in the machine to be loaded!
• Seal off the danger zone.
• The crane and the lifting gear must have suitable dimensions.
• Take into account the machine’s overall weight
– see chapter 9 “Weight” on page 9-19.
• Use only tested ropes, belts, hooks and Shackles
(lockable brackets with screws or socket pins) for tying down!
• In the USA, only use lifting gear tested and certified by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
• The slinging points on the machine are marked with symbols
– see “Crane-lifting the machine” on page 6-6.
• Have loads fastened and crane operators only instructed by experienced
persons.
• 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!
• Stay clear of suspended loads!
• Follow the safety instructions in this Operator’s Manual on page 2-1
under all circumstances!
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