BA EZ17 en* 1.1 * Safety_01_0.fm 2-9
Safety 2
Lifting gear applications
• The machine must be certified for lifting gear applications.
• Observe the national regulations for lifting gear applications.
• Lifting gear applications are procedures involving raising, transporting
and lowering loads with the help of lifting and fastening gear.
• The help of an accompanying person is necessary for fastening,
guiding and removing the load.
• There must be nobody under the load.
• Stop the machine immediately and stop the engine if persons enter the
danger zone.
• Use the machine for lifting gear applications ONLY if the mandatory
lifting gear (for example a joint rod and load hook) and safety
equipment (for example optical and acoustic warning devices, hose
burst valve, stability table) is installed and functional.
• Use only lifting and fastening gear certified by a test/certification body,
observe the inspection intervals (Use only chains and shackles. No
belts, slings or cables).
• Do not use any lifting and fastening gear that is dirty, damaged or not
of sufficient size.
• Do not interrupt the work process with a load attached.