Maeda MC405C-3 - OPERATION RELATED PRECAUTIONS

Section 4 – OPERATION RELATED PRECAUTIONS Mini-Crawler Crane M A E D A
4-14 1/2019 MC405C-3
OPERATION RELATED
PRECAUTIONS
Before Starting Engine
Establish Safety of Working Site
Fig. 4-33
• Confirm that no danger is present at the
working site before starting work.
• Investigate the ground and road surface
condition of the working site and decide the
best working method.
• Flatten the inclination of the working site as
much as possible before starting work. Also, if
sands and gravels are excessive, spray water
before work.
• When working over the roadway, enforce keep
out by for instance placing guides or
surrounding by barriers, and ensure the safety
of the traffic vehicles and pedestrians.
• Enforce keep out to prevent people from
entering the working site and apply measures
to prevent people from approaching.
Attempt to approach travelling machine may
result in hard collision by contact or pinching,
and may result in serious bodily accidents and
deaths.
• When travelling in the water or crossing over
shallow water, check the ground condition,
depth and water velocity beforehand and make
sure not to exceed the allowable water depth
(no higher than centre of idler (1)).
Inspection Before Starting Engine
Fig. 4-34
Execute following inspections before the first
engine startup of the day.
Omitting these inspections may result in serious
bodily accidents.
• Inspect for the fuel/oil leak, accumulation of
combustibles around the engine and battery
systems, and similar phenomenon.
For more information, see "Checking Before
Operation" on page 4-18.
• Inspect the fuel quantity, coolant quantity,
hydraulic oil tank quantity, air cleaner blockage,
electrical wiring damage, and check operations
of safety devices and instruments.
For more information, see "Checking Before
Operation" on page 4-18.
• Make sure the operation levers are at neutral
position.
Check that the operation linkages operate
adequately.
Always repair if any result of the above is faulty.
Cautions When Starting Engine
Fig. 4-35
• Make sure no person or object is within the
boom slewing radius area before starting
engine.
• Blow the horn for warning before starting the
engine.
• Do not start the engine by short-circuiting the
starter circuit. Such may cause a fire.