Maeda MC285CB-3 - Travelling Position; Travelling Controls and Operation

M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 4 – TRAVELLING POSITION
9/2020 MC285CB-3 4-29
TRAVELLING POSITION
Before setting the machine in travelling position
review “TRAVELLING CONTROLS AND
OPERATION” on page 4-29.
Set the machine in travelling position before
moving (travelling) the machine.
Set the machine in travelling position by stowing
the boom, hook block and outriggers.
Fig. 4-67
1. Stow the hook block in the specified
position. See “Hook Raising / Lowering
Operation” on page 4-63.
2. Stow the outriggers. See “OUTRIGGER
STOWING” on page 4-53.
TRAVELLING CONTROLS
AND OPERATION
WARNING! The following safety messages
address a potential Entanglement Hazard
while the machine is travelling:
• Verify there are no people within the
travelling path of the machine or around
the working site area before travelling.
Sound the horn as a warning before
moving the machine. Be sure people do
not enter the travelling path or the working
area while the machine is travelling.
Fig. 4-68
• When reversing the machine, pay attention
to your footing. Decrease machine to a
slow speed and operate the machine
carefully so that you will not lose your
footing due to obstacles or uneven
surface.
• Avoid making sudden change of direction.
It may cause loss of balance or damage the
machine or nearby structure.
Fig. 4-69
WARNING! The following safety messages
address a potential Tip Hazard while the
machine is travelling:
• Never travel when a person or load is on
the travelling dolly or boom. Do not allow a
person to sit or stand on the travelling
dolly or boom while moving the machine.
Do not travel with a load placed on the
travelling dolly or boom.