Manitowoc 2250 - Continuous Innovation; Nameplates and Decals; Safety Messages; General

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Manitowoc Published 06-24-16, Control # 241-01 2-1
2250 OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION
2
SECTION 2
SAFETY INFORMATION
CONTINUOUS INNOVATION
Due to continuing product innovation, this information is
subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these
procedures, please contact your Manitowoc Cranes dealer
or the Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team at
www.manitowoccranes.com.
NAMEPLATES AND DECALS
See the Nameplates and Decals Drawing in this manual for
more information and location.
SAFETY MESSAGES
General
The importance of safe operation and maintenance cannot
be over emphasized. Carelessness or neglect on the part of
operators, job supervisors and planners, rigging personnel,
and job site workers can result in their death or injury and
costly damage to the crane and property.
To alert personnel to hazardous operating practices and
maintenance procedures, safety messages are used
throughout the manual. Each safety message contains a
safety alert symbol and a signal word to identify the hazard’s
degree of seriousness.
Safety Alert Symbol
Signal Words
NOTE: Highlights operation or maintenance procedures.
Symbol Identification
Many of the symbols used in the safety and information signs
and nameplates on this crane are identified in Table 2-1
and
Table 2-2
.
WARNING
California Proposition 65!
Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
Battery posts, terminals, and related accessories contain
chemical lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and
other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
California Spark Arrestor!
Operation equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may be
required. The owner/operator should contact local fire
agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire prevention
requirements.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert
you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
death or injury.
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Used with the safety alert symbol, indicates a hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury.
CAUTION
Used without the safety alert symbol, identifies potential
hazards that could result in property damage.