Operating elements for crane operation
9.2 Short description of the operating elements
Operating manual GMK 6400 3 112 993 en 9 - 57
12.07.2013
9.2 Short description of the operating elements
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This section does not contain all the requirements that must be fulfilled for
several operating elements to be active.
If some operating elements do not work, first read the following chapters
which are referred to at the respective places before contacting
Manitowoc
Crane Care
.
9.2.1 Definition of direction references
Basic rule Direction information always depends on whether the carrier or the super-
structure is being operated.
On the carrier
The driver's cab is always at the front, which means that:
Forward always means the driver's cab is to the front of the direction of travel
Backward always means the rear lights on the carrier are to the front of the
direction of travel
On the superstructure
The main boom head is always at the front, which means that:
Switches The terms down and up are used for switches and buttons.
Regardless of the fitting position (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, perpendicu-
lar or turned), the following always applies:
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Risk of accident by operator error
This section is not a complete operating manual. It only provides a general
overview of the functionality of the operating elements.
Before using the operating elements for the first time, read through the fol-
lowing chapters and the safety instructions listed there.
1: front 2: right
3: rear 4: left
1: front 2: right
3: rear 4: left
– Down: if (1) press – next to the symbol
–Up: if (2) press – opposite the symbol