© 2004 Manitowoc Cranes, Inc.
Rev. 01-19-2004 Folio 1113-1
SAFE OPERATING PRACTICES
Table of Contents
GENERAL
The importance of safe operation cannot be over
emphasized. Carelessness and neglect on the part of
operators, supervisors and planners, rigging personnel and
job site personnel can result in their death or injury and costly
damage to the crane or property.
The safety information in this publication is intended only as
a guide to assist qualified operators in safe operation.
Manitowoc cannot foresee all hazards that will arise in the
field; therefore,
safety remains responsibility of crane
operators and owner.
Local, state, and other governmental agencies may require
stricter operating practices. When a conflict in practices
exists, follow the strictest practice.
READ CRANE INSTRUCTION MANUAL
An Operator’s Manual is provided with our hydraulic line of
cranes. A Service Manual is provided with our traditional line
of cranes. Both manuals contain the same types of
instructions: safety, operation, and maintenance.
For the remainder of this folio, the manual will be referred to
as Crane Instruction Manual.
Safe and efficient operation of this crane requires that it be
maintained in proper working order and that its operators
and maintenance personnel be familiar with the crane's
functions and capabilities.
The Crane Instruction Manual supplied with and considered
part of your crane must be read and completely understood
by each person responsible for operation and maintenance
of the crane.
Because of a program of continuing improvement in product
design, Manitowoc reserves the right to change the
information and specifications contained in the Crane
Instruction Manual at any time without notice. If you have any
questions regarding the crane or its Instruction Manual,
please contact your Manitowoc distributor.
General.............................................................................1
Read Crane Instruction Manual ........................................1
Operator Qualifications .....................................................2
Operator Conduct .............................................................2
Handling Load...................................................................3
Size of Load ...............................................................3
Attaching Load ...........................................................3
Lifting/Moving Load....................................................3
Holding Load..............................................................5
Signals..............................................................................5
Operational Aids ...............................................................5
Pedestal Mounting............................................................6
Personnel Handling...........................................................6
Getting Onto or Off Crane.................................................6
Cabs, Stairs and Walkways ..............................................6
Operating Near Electric Power Lines................................6
Electrocution Hazard..................................................6
Electrocution Hazard Devices....................................7
Electrical Contact.......................................................7
Refueling...........................................................................8
Fire Extinguishers .............................................................8
Warranty ...........................................................................8
Accidents ..........................................................................8
WARNING
Crane Instruction Manual and Capacity Charts must be
kept in holder in operator’s cab at all times.
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