6-8 BA 357-00 * 3.0 * 35700_06_Transport.fm
6 Transport
Crane-lifting the machine
Safety instructions regarding crane-lifting
Accident hazard due to incorrect loading!
Incorrect loading can cause accidents and serious injury or death.
► Ensure that no one remains in the machine that is to be loaded!
► Seal off the danger zone.
► The crane and the lifting gear must have suitable dimensions.
► Take into account the machine’s overall weight
– see chapter 9 “Weight” on page 9-17.
► Use only tested ropes, belts, hooks and Shackles (lockable brackets
with screws or socket pins) for tying down!
► In the USA, only use lifting gear tested and certified by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
► Only use the designated slinging points on the machine
– see "Crane-lifting the machine" on page 6-8.
► Have loads fastened and crane operators only instructed by
experienced persons.
► The person guiding the crane operator must be within
sight or sound of him.
► The crane operator must observe all movements of the load and the
lifting gear! Secure the machine against unintentional movement!
► The crane operator may move a load only after making sure that the
load is safely fastened and nobody is within the danger zone, or after
receiving a signal from the persons attaching or securing loads.
► The load must not be fastened by winding the lifting
rope or lifting chain around it!
► Bear in mind the load distribution (center of gravity)
when fastening the lifting gear.
► Load the machine only with the standard bucket
empty and in transport position!
► Stay clear of suspended loads!
► Follow the safety instructions in this Operator's Manual on page 2-1
under all circumstances!
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