Chapter 8 Crane operation
Attaching / detaching loads
Position the boom as required. Stop the crane movements.
Danger! When the load is attached or detached by the operator while
the crane is still in operation this creates
through unauthorized crane operation,
by unintended actuation of control equipment on the
operator station or handset of the remote control
acute danger to life for the operator and others.
Load attached / detached by assistants:
Assistant may enter the crane's danger zone only after the operator has given permission.
Attach/detach the loads with permission from the operator only when the crane has stopped
completely.
The assistant must leave the working area when attaching/detaching is completed.
After the assistant has left the danger zone, crane movements may be carried out again.
Load attached / detached by the operator:
In order to attach or detach the load, the operator may need to enter the working area.
Turn off the crane on the crane at the respective operator station.
Attach / detach the load.
Exit the working area.
Turn on the crane.
Lifting/moving loads
Warning! If loads, load lifting gear or ancillary equipment contact
the boom system they may get damaged.
Load, load lifting gear or ancillary equipment must not contact the boom system. Minimum distance
between all crane components and load 0.5m.
Danger! If controls are unintentionally operated with the load and/or
crane components, there is an acute risk of fatal injury to the operator
and others.
During all crane operations, maintain an adequate distance between the load, crane components and
controls.