Maeda MC305C-3 - Precautions for Crane Operation - before Starting Engine; Inspection Prior to Starting Engine; Safety Measures for Starting Engine; Inspection Prior to Turn on the Transmitter

M A E D A Mini-Crawler Crane Section 4 – REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
3/2019 MC305C-3 4-77
Precautions for Crane Operation -
before Starting Engine
Inspection Prior to Starting Engine
WARNING! At the beginning of the day’s
operation, perform the opening inspection
as specified for this machine, prior to
starting the engine.
Serious injury or death may arise when
these inspections are neglected.
Any failure detected at the inspection must
be properly corrected.
Safety Measures for Starting Engine
WARNING!
• Ensure that nobody is around the Crane, or
no obstacles, at starting the engine.
• Toot the horn for notice just before turning
the ignition key.
• Never attempt to short the starter circuit
for the purpose of the engine start, which
may cause fire.
Inspection Prior to Turn on the
Transmitter
WARNING!
• Check for any dirt, damage or cracks in the
enclosure, control levers, operation
buttons, or LCD screen.
• Ensure that the Transmitter’s control
levers, operation buttons and the
Accelerator lever move smoothly and
properly.
• Check the connection cable for damage or
crack when the Transmitter is in use.
Inspection after Turning on the
Transmitter
WARNING! Ensure that LCD screen of the
Transmitter provides correct indications.
• Switch to each operation mode, i.e. CRANE
MODE and OUTRIGGER MODE, then check
that LCD screen displays proper
indications when each lever and button is
manipulated. Further, verify the each
applicable value of load in the Transmitter
is identical to that of the Moment limiter
display.
Inspection Prior to Turn on the
Receiver
WARNING!
• Check for any dirt, damage or cracks in the
Receiver’s Control box, Main switch,
Monitor display, Antenna and such.
• Ensure that the Receiver’s Main switch
moves smoothly and properly.
Precautions for Crane Operation -
after Starting Engine
Function Check of Outrigger Mode by
the Transmitter, and Notices for
Operation
WARNING!
• Switch the operation mode to the
"OUTRIGGER MODE" and confirm that the
mode is switched correctly.
• Activate "Start/Reset button" to assure
that the engine correctly starts.
• Activate "Stop/EMO button to assure the
engine correctly stops.
• Operate the outrigger control switches to
assure that the corresponding outrigger
works correctly.
• Check that the position pins for outriggers
and retainers are securely fixed.
Function Check of Crane Mode by the
Transmitter and Notices for Operation
WARNING!
• Before switching the operation mode to
"CRANE MODE" always make all the
outriggers extended and securely
contacted on the ground.
• Switch the operation mode to the "CRANE
MODE" and confirm that the mode is
switched correctly.
• Activate levers for crane operations and
assure that the Crane functions correctly.
• Always refer to the portable rated total load
chart and avoid over-loaded operations.
• Activate the control levers and Accelerator
lever of the Transmitter slowly in any time.