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There may be local and/or national regulations that
govern the use of machines which apply for lifting
operations. Obey the local and/or national
regulations. Contact your local Volvo dealer for
more information.
Safe lifting make great demands on the operator.
Read the below recommended steps before
starting any lifting.
Use qualified and properly trained operators who
have:
- Specific machine knowledge and training.
- Read and understand the operator’s manual
and its load charts. See page
240
.
- Specific machine knowledge and training how
to properly rig the load.
- Full responsibility for all aspects of the lift.
Interrupt the lift if not fully confident of a safe lift.
Select machine with sufficient capacity for the
total expected load, reach and swing. Ideally, load
should be less than the load listed on the load
chart at maximum reach across the
undercarriage. See page
240
.
- Know the mass (weight) of the item to be lifted.
- Know the start and finish positions, load lifting
position and setting position.
- Know the machine configuration, especially the
dipper arm and boom lengths and
counterweight mass.
- Choose the correct lifting chart taking into
account all attachments and rigging materials
that will be used during the lift. The weight of
the rigging materials and attachments, should
be deducted from the load capacity.
Warm up the machine to normal working
temperatures.
Position the machine on firm level ground.
Properly set outriggers and blade when
applicable.
Visually inspect the rigging materials for defects,
cracks, or any other damage before lifting objects.
Once the load is properly rigged, ensure all
ground workers are clear of the load and the
machine. If guiding of the load is necessary, use
ropes or other type of slings tied to the load to
keep ground workers at a safe distance.
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