Section 4 – TRANSPORTATION Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
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• ALWAYS move backward when loading the
Machine. Moving forward may cause a trip.
Fig. 4-396
• When loading or unloading, set the engine
rotation to low idling (low speed rotation) and
operate slowly by low speed travels.
• Use the gangplanks that have fully strong
width, length and thickness, and that enable
safe loading/unloading.
• Reinforce with blocks or other substances if
the gangplanks deflect much.
• Remove the mud and other substances from
the footing to prevent the Machine from
skidding over the gangplanks. Remove the
substances stuck the gangplanks such as
grease, oil or ice, and keep clean.
Be especially careful in the rainy days where
slips easily occur.
• Do NOT change direction over a gangplank.
Temporarily leave the gangplank before
correcting the direction.
• Be slow when operating to change the
direction on the truck platform where the
footing is unstable.
• After loading the Machine, apply the wood
blocks so that the Machine does not move,
and securely fix with wire cables or other
means.
For more information, see "Loading/Unloading"
on page 4-137, and "Cautions on Loading
Machine" on page 4-140.
Cautions During Transport
Observe the related regulations and exercise
safety during transport.
Cautions When Loading/Unloading
with Crane
Be careful of the followings when loading or
unloading the Machine by hoisting with a crane.
• Do not use those brackets on the boom to
hang the whole unit.
• Before hoisting the Machine, attach the
hoisting brackets (1) (for instance shackles) to
the outrigger rotary holes (four), and hang the
wire cables (2) (four) on the hook (3).
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