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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
7.1 GENERAL ATTENTIONS
The crane must be used exclusively by qualified and skilled operators. They must know location and func-
tion of every control, instruments, indicators, lights, plate and sticker.
DANGER
Before starting operations make sure that nobody is in the working area of the crane.
• The crane must work only on flat ground.
• Make sure that the truck is well braked and, if necessary, apply blocks to the tires.
• Pull the outrigger’s beams out of their housing till the yellow line painted on it is completely visible, and
make sure that the safety pins on the box are perfectly hooked on the beams.
• Lower the outriggers pads down to the ground. Be sure of not entirely lifting up the truck suspensions. It
is important for the truck stability that a part of the truck weight still burdens on the tires.
• When swinging outrigger jacks are supplied check that it is in vertical position and with its safety pin
inserted in its housing and well secured (see picture 18).
• When lowering the outrigger jacks stay away from them, to avoid crushing of feet and legs.
• Never operate the crane without having checked that the outriggers are well positioned on firm ground.
If necessary, their bearing area must be increased with additional pads. The truck stability relies very
much on the working conditions! When the ground under the outrigger pads is sinking, their bearing
area must be increased. The crane Manufacturer can supply additional plates with increased area.
• Be sure that the lifted loads are, for every outreach, not higher than those stated on the load chart.
• Before operating the crane be sure that all the pinned joints and the hook pin are safely locked by their
retainers.
• Lifting tackles, chains or ropes must be applied to the hook in such a way that will not damage the hook
safety latch.
• Whilst swinging the boom always keep the load suspended from the ground. Dragging of the load is
forbidden.
• Never stay or walk under hanging loads or within the operating radius of the crane.
• Do not use the crane near electric power or telephone lines.
• Never start the crane operation without signaling it in a proper way.
• The load should never be lifted or carried on areas where people are passing or working. If this cannot
be avoided in any way, hese operations must be properly signaled.
• Before leaving the controls, make sure that the control switches are in neutral position, the main switch
is turned off and the load is resting on the ground.
• When the working area of the crane cannot be clearly seen from the operator control deck, a second
operator charged with signaling is required (see pag. 31).
• Stay away from the outrigger beams when they are pulled in, to avoid crushing hazard between them
and the truck parts.
• When the work is over make sure that the outriggers beam are locked in rest position and the shut-off
valves are closed. Lack of doing this may result in serious danger if these parts come out whilst traveling
on road.
• The stickers and plates applied on the crane are necessary to enable a safe usage of the same. Should
them be no longer readable, replace them as soon as possible with new ones.
• Always disconnect the power take-off before driving away. If the truck engine turns at high revs, the PTO
would be damaged.
• The operator should be someone who is familiar with type of crane and has had some experience with it.
• If the crane is accidentally hit, it has to be checked and tested from the closest authorized installer
workshop.
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