SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
safe operation, the crane must not be operated until
unsafe conditions have been corrected.
5. If there is a warning sign at start controls, operator shall
not start engine until warning sign has been removed by
person who installed it.
6. Before starting the engine, the operator shall make sure
that:
a. All daily inspection and maintenance services have
been performed.
b. All controls are in off position and all brakes and
locking devices are applied or engaged.
c. All personnel are clear of crane. Deploy a swing
radius barrier.
7. Operator shall test all controls, limits, and
communication systems at the start of each shift. Any
defects found must be corrected before operation is
begun.
8. Operator shall not start crane movement if the load or
designated signal person is not within his/her range of
vision or communication.
9. The operator shall understand and respond to signals
from the person directing the lift or from the designated
signal person. When a signal person or crane follower is
not required, the operator is responsible for lift.
Operator shall obey a stop signal at all times, no
matter who gives it.
10. Operator must verify that the capacity chart being used
is the correct one for how the crane is equipped (boom
length, load line reeving, counterweight, etc.).
11. Operator shall verify that:
a. All attachments are properly assembled and
attached to the crane according to the rigging
drawings called for on the capacity chart.
b. The counterweight — to include applicable auxiliary
counterweight — is in place and of proper weight.
Maximum required counterweight must not be
exceeded.
12. Operator shall perform the following operations before
leaving operator’s cab for any reason:
a. Park crane and position upperworks so crane does
not interfere with operation of other equipment.
b. Apply travel and swing brakes or locking devices.
c. Land any attached load.
d. Lower boom onto blocking at ground level or onto a
boom rest if possible.
If the boom cannot be lowered, as determined by a
qualified designated person, it must be securely
fastened from movement by wind or other outside
forces (see Wind Conditions in Capacity Chart
Manual).
NOTE: The designated person shall be familiar with the job
site limitations, the crane configuration, and the
expected weather conditions.
e. Move all controls to off.
f. Apply all drum brakes and pawls.
g. Disengage master clutch, if equipped.
h. Stop engine.
NOTE: Also read Unattended Crane instructions in Section
3 of the Crane Operator Manual.
13. The operator shall perform the following operations if
power or a control function fails during operation:
a. Land all suspended loads, if possible, under brake
or power control.
b. Apply all brakes and locking devices.
c. Move all controls to off.
WARNING
Safety devices and operational aids such as rated
capacity indicator or limiter, boom and jib angle indicator
or limiter, anti-two-block device, level indicator, swing
limiter, proximity device, etc., may be installed on your
crane. Such devices are to be used only as AIDS TO
ASSIST OPERATOR; their presence on crane in no way
substitutes for or lessens requirement that operator
knowledge, experience, and judgment are required to
ensure safe operation of crane.
Crane shall not be loaded beyond applicable static or
dynamic ratings given on capacity chart for crane.
• See Size of Load later in this section.
• For a description of each safety device and
operational aid, see Safety Devices and Operational
Aids in this section and Section 3 of this manual.
WARNING
Moving Load/Tipping Crane Hazard!
Changing weather conditions including but not limited to:
wind, ice or snow accumulation, precipitation, flooding,
lightning, etc. should be considered when determining the
location and configuration of a crane when it will be left
unattended.
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