Chapter 1 - Safety
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The safety instruction plates, notices, load charts
and any other sticker applied to the crane or
service body must be kept legible and in good
condition. If necessary, replace them.
STABILITY
Know the crane components and their
capabilities and limitations. Overloading the
crane may result in serious damage of self,
others, equipment or the surroundings.
Never exceed manufacturer
’s load ratings.
These ratings are based on the machine’s
hydraulic, mechanical, and structural design
rather than stability.
The supporting surface under the service truck
must be able to support the weight of the
machine and its load. Use outrigger pads if
necessary.
Park the vehicle on level ground and extend the
outriggers fully out and then down.
Keep feet and legs clear when lowering outrigger
jacks.
Never operate the crane without making sure the
outriggers are positioned on stable, flat ground.
Set the parking break and disengage the drive
axle before attempting a lift.
LOAD SAFETY
Operate the crane in compliance with the load
capacity chart at all times. Know the weight of
the load being lifted. Do not rely on the overload
device to determine maximum rated loads.
Never use a sling bar or anything larger than the
hook throat that could prevent the hook latch
from closing, thus negating the safety feature.
Do not apply side loads to the booms.
Do not leave a crane load suspended or
unattended.
Do not walk under suspended loads.
Do not position any load over a person nor
should any person be permitted to place him or
herself under a load.
Do not use the boom or the winch to drag a load.
No crane is designed for these types of loads.
Do not use the crane boom to push downward
onto anything.
ELECTROCUTION
Allow extra space for swaying power lines in
windy conditions.
Keep a minimum of ten feet between any portion
of the crane and an electrical line.
Add an
additional 12" for every additional 30,000 Volts or
less.
Remember - Death or serious injury can occur
when working near power lines or during
electrical storms.
Use a signal person when operating near
electrical sources.
ENVIRONMENT
Do not operate the crane during electrical
storms.
In extreme cold, allow adaquate time to warm the
truck before engaging the PT
O. Do not rev the
truck engine and over speed the hydraulic pumps
as permanent damage to the pumps may occur.
Follow the vehicle owner’s manual regarding
operating the vehicle in such adverse conditions.
In dusty work areas, every effort must be taken to
keep dust and sand out of the moving parts of the
machinery.
In high humidity work areas, keep parts as dry as
possible and well lubricated.
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