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1. BASIC PRECAUTIONS
Incorrect operation and servicing may result in serious bodily accidents. Before starting
operation and servicing, read this manual and safety labels to observe their warnings and
precautions.
1.1 PRECAUTIONS BEFORE STARTING WORK
OBSERVE THE MANUAL AND SAFETY LABELS
• Read well and understand this manual as well as the safety
labels attached to various parts of this Machine. Attempt to
drive/operate without understanding fully may result in
wrong operation that may cause personal or equipment
accidents.
• Fully understand the proper use and inspection/maintenance
procedures, and perform the work safely.
•
Make sure this manual and the safety labels attached to
various parts of this Machine are legible all the time.
Whenever illegibility or loss occurs,
service agency and put the safety label back to the original
location.
QUALIFICATION FOR OPERATION
• The operators of this machine are required to have adequate qualification.
Be sure to acquire the qualification before engage in the operation.
See "INTRODUCTION 4. QUALIFICATION FOR OPERATION
operational qualification.
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When performing operations using this machine, be sure to carry the "mobile crane
operator's license" or the "completion certificate of skill training course for the operation of
light duty mobile cranes all the time. Also, when performing a slinging operation, always carry
the "completion certificate of skill training course for slinging operation".
• The operators are requested to receive education and training of the handling methods and
other subjects at the office, and obtain sufficient operation skills before work.
Follow the instructions and signs given by the manager and work supervisor, and observe
safety first during work.
• Follow the crane work basics during work.
• Always make sure to carry out inspections before using this machine.
• Do not work under bad weather for instance strong wind, thunder or mist.
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Do not drive under any condition when you are overtired, under the influence of alcohol or
after taking soporific drugs.
• Follow all of the workplace rules, safety regulations and operation method sequences during
operations and inspection/maintenance.
• Pay attention to surrounding conditions and pedestrians all the time during operation.
Whenever pedestrian approaches unwarily, abort the operation once, and t
such as issuing a warning.
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When operating, be mentally prepared for unexpected situation so that you can take
measures immediately.
• Never attempt any use out of the capabilities and purposes described in this manual under
any circumstances.
• Observe the designated rated total load and work range when operating.
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Never attempt inattentive driving, harsh driving or awkward operation under any
circumstances.
• Pull out the key when leaving the operator's seat.