Safety
Towing, loading and transporting 4.8
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4.8.2
Crane-lifting
• Seal off the danger zone.
• The crane and the lifting gear must have suitable dimensions.
• Take into account the vehicle’s overall weight.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when fastening, guiding and
removing the vehicle (for example a hard hat, safety glasses, safety
boots).
• Use only lifting and fastening gear certified by a test or certification
body, observe the inspection intervals.
• Do not use any lifting and fastening gear that is dirty, damaged or not
of sufficient size.
• Visually inspect to ensure that all attachment points are not damaged
or worn (e.g. no widening, no sharp edges, no cracks).
• Have loads fastened and crane operators only guided by experienced
persons.
• The person guiding the crane operator must be within sight or sound
of him.
• Observe all movements of the vehicle and lifting gear.
• Secure the vehicle against unintentional movement.
• Raise the vehicle only after it is safely attached and the signalman
has given his approval.
• Use only the slinging points provided for fastening the lifting gear (for
example cables, belts).
• Do not attach the vehicle by twining the lifting gear (for example
cables, belts) around it.
• Ensure an even load distribution when fastening the lifting gear.
• Ensure that no one is in, on or under the vehicle when loading the
vehicle.
• Observe the national regulations.
• Load the vehicle only in accordance with this operator’s manual to
avoid damage to the vehicle.
• Do not raise a vehicle that is stuck or frozen onto the ground, for ex-
ample.
• Bear in mind the weather conditions (for example the wind force).
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