BA D18 us* 1.1 * D18t600.fm 6-7
Transportation 6
Lifting
Accident hazard due to incorrect loading!
Incorrect loading can cause accidents and serious injury or death.
► Do not allow anyone to stay in the danger zone.
► Read the transport weight off the type label. Add the weight of
subsequently installed equipment to the weight of the machine.
► The machine may only be raised with suitable lifting gear.
Use OSHA-rated and approved lifting devices capable lifting the machine,
attachments, options and accumulated debris. Refer to the general weight
guidelines in the specification section of this manual.
Do not attempt to lift the machine with any type of crane including wheel
loaders unless the crane operator is qualified to lift loads in craning
operations. The crane operator shall be knowledgeable of OSHA 1910
craning regulations.
Possible damage to lifting eyes due to wrong lifting gear.
► For lifting the machine, use only hooks or shackles with a minimum
diameter of 20 mm (0.79 in).