Manitowoc Published 11-20-19, Control # 234-19 2-19
MLC300 OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION
COMPLETELY CLEAR OF CRANE. DO NOT STEP
OFF. Hop away with both feet together. DO NOT walk or
run.
5. Following any contact with an energized electrical
source, your Manitowoc dealer shall be immediately
advised of the incident and consulted on necessary
inspections and repairs.
If the dealer is not immediately available, contact
Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team. The crane must
not be returned to service until it is thoroughly inspected
for any evidence of damage and all damaged parts are
repaired or replaced as authorized by Manitowoc or your
Manitowoc dealer.
REFUELING
1. When using a portable container to refuel the crane, the
container must be a safety-type can equipped with an
automatic closing cap and a flame arrester.
2. The engine must be stopped before refueling the crane.
3. Smoking and open flames must be prohibited in
refueling area.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
1. A portable fire extinguisher with a minimum rating of 10
BC must be installed in operator’s or machinery cab of
the crane.
2. The operator and all maintenance personnel shall be
thoroughly familiar with the location, use, and care of the
fire extinguisher(s) provided.
ACCIDENTS
If this crane becomes involved in a property damage and/or
personal injury accident, immediately contact your
Manitowoc dealer or the Product Safety and Reliability
Department at the following address:
Manitowoc Cranes
2401 So. 30th St.
Manitowoc, WI 54220
Phone: 920-684-6621
Provide a complete description of the accident, including the
crane model and serial number.
The crane must not be returned to service until it is
thoroughly inspected for any evidence of damage. All
damaged parts must be repaired or replaced as authorized
by Manitowoc.
SAFE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance Instructions
To ensure safe and proper operation of Manitowoc cranes,
they must be maintained according to the instructions
contained in this manual and in the Service Manual provided
with the crane.
Crane maintenance and repair must be performed by
qualified personnel. These personnel shall read Operator
Manual and Service Manual before attempting any
maintenance procedure. If there is any question regarding
maintenance procedures or specifications, contact your
Manitowoc dealer for assistance.
Qualified person is defined as one who by reason of
training and experience is thoroughly familiar with the
crane’s operation and required maintenance as well as the
hazards involved in performing these tasks.
Training and qualification of maintenance and repair
personnel are crane owner’s responsibility.
Safe Maintenance Practices
1. Perform the following steps (as applicable) before
starting a maintenance procedure:
a. Park the crane where it will not interfere with other
equipment or operations.
b. Lower all loads to the ground or otherwise secure
them against movement.
c. Lower the boom onto blocking at ground level, if
possible, or otherwise secure the boom against
dropping.
d. Move all controls to off and secure all functions
against movement by applying or engaging all
brakes, pawls, or other locking devices.
e. Stop the engine and render the starting means
inoperative.
WARNING
Importance of safe maintenance cannot be over
emphasized. Carelessness and neglect on part of
maintenance personnel can result in their death or injury
and costly damage to the crane or property.
Safety information in this publication is intended only as a
guide to assist qualified maintenance personnel in safe
maintenance. Manitowoc cannot foresee all hazards that
will arise in field; therefore, safety remains
responsibility of maintenance personnel and crane
owner.