3-6 Published 12-21-2012 Control # 103-06
OPERATING CONTROLS & PROCEDURES 1400A OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Warning Horn Switch
The warning horn switch (4) is located on the crane cab
console. Push the switch to sound the horn to warn fellow
workers of pending movement of crane. An amber LED is
illuminated when the switch is on.
Swing Control Lever
The swing control lever (13) is located on the left armrest and
controls boom rotation. Push the lever forward to rotate the
boom clockwise and pull back to rotate the boom
counterclockwise.
The swing control lever can be used to slow and stop the
swing by moving the control lever to the opposite direction of
the swing. For example, if the lever is pushed forward for a
clockwise swing, pull the lever back to slow and stop the
swing.
Swing Brake Pedal
The swing brake pedal (23) is located on the left side of the
crane cab floor. The brake pedal is used to activate the swing
brake and momentarily hold the turret in position.
Swing Brake Switch
The swing brake switch (7) is located on the crane cab
console and is used to activate the swing brake and park the
turret in position. Press the switch to activate the swing brake
to keep the turret from rotating. A red LED is illuminated
when the swing brake switch is applied.
Adjustable Swing Speed Valve
The crane is equipped with an adjustable swing speed valve
(Figure 3-4) that sets the maximum swing speed of the
machine. Loosen the lock collar and turn the dial clockwise
to increase and counterclockwise to decrease speed.
Secure the setting with the lock collar.
Telescope Control Lever
The telescope control lever (14A) is on the left armrest. Push
the lever to forward to extend the boom and pull back to
retract the boom.
NOTE: Auxiliary Hoist Control Lever (14B) when the crane
is equipped with an auxiliary hoist.
Boom Telescope Pedal (Optional)
The telescope foot pedal (22) is used to extend and retract
the boom. Rock the pedal forward to extend the boom and
back to retract the boom.
Hoist Control Lever
The hoist control lever (17A) is located on the right armrest.
Push forward to lower the load and pull the lever back to
raise the load.
High Speed Switch Hoist
The high speed switch (6) is located on the crane cab
console and is used to increase speed of the hoist. Press the
switch to activate the hoist high speed.
Hoist Rotation Indicator (Optional)
The hoist rotation indicator (RDI) is located on top of the
hoist control lever (17B). The indicator is electronically driven
by a signal from an electronic transmitter and sensor
attached to the hoist. A pulsating signal is sensed by the
operator’s thumb during hoist operation.
CAUTION
Do not actuate the Swing Control Lever while the Swing
Brake is engaged, as the turret may push through the
brake. Damage to the swing brake can occur.
CAUTION
Do not actuate the Swing Control Lever while the Swing
Brake is engaged, as the turret may push through the
brake. Damage to the swing brake can occur.
DANGER
Payout loadline before extending boom. Failure to do so
may cause the loadline to break or damage the crane.
FIGURE 3-4
Adjustable Swing
Speed Dial
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