SAFETY TIPS FOR USING RUGER CRANES
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Safe operation of this
equipment is your
responsibility.
NO PERSON shall operate
this crane unless they
have received instructions
for its proper use from a qualified person and
have completely read the operators manual.
Operator
When more than one person is involved in the
operation of the crane, one person should
supervise and give all orders, to avoid confusion
and to promote safety.
Refuse to handle loads
until safety has been
assured.
Test the stability of the
system before using.
Adjust if necessary.
Always transport loads as close to the floor as
possible.
Keep hands and feet clear
of crane base and wheels.
Also, in facing away from
crane while pulling, maintain
distance to prevent crane
from rolling into your own
heel.
Use standard hand signals when operating with
other persons. Make sure all concerned under-
stand signals to be used.
Make sure floor area over
which the crane travels is
level and free from debris
and other materials that
may interfere with normal
crane travel.
Use caution when working
near electrically charged lines or equipment.
DO NOT use your crane to lift more than its
rated load. Load ratings are based on new
equipment. Age, wear, improper maintenance,
and improper use will reduce load ratings. DO
NOT continue operation of a crane damaged by
misuse or overloading.
Never use two or more cranes to lift a load
greater than the capacity of a single crane - a
shifting load may place entire load on one unit.
Apply the load evenly, do not jerk or bounce or
allow the load to swing. Avoid violent motion
and shock loads.
People
DO NOT lift or lower people or things over
people with this equipment.
DO NOT exceed load ratings of other compo-
nents in the load lifting system-cables, slings,
etc.
Never walk, stand or work
under a raised load.
Obey plant safety rules; obey a stop signal from
anyone.
Never leave a raised load
unattended.
Make sure load clears nearby stockpiles, ma-
chines or other obstructions when raising,
lowering or moving the load.
Make sure load is totally disconnected from any
fasteners before lifting and transporting.
Avoid sudden acceleration or deceleration of the
crane. DO NOT make sudden sharp turns while
moving the crane, loaded or empty.
Keep hands away from
load bearing chains,
cables and slings while
operating.
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