Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A Section 4 – REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM INTRODUCTION
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Precautions for Crane Operation -
before Starting Engine
Inspection Prior to Starting Engine
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
• 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
• 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
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
• 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
• 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
• 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.