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GENERAL SAFETY ESSENTIALS
ACCESSORY APPLICATIONS
The excavator has be en pr imarily designed for moving ear th with a bucket. For use as a gr apple o r for
other obj ect ha ndling, contact Daew oo f or p roper i nstallation and application. Lifting-work appl ications
(unless restricted or prohi bited by local regulations) are per mitted in approved lift configuration, to rated
capacity only, with no side-loading. DO NOT use the machine for activities for which it was not intended.
DO NOT use the bucket for lifting work, unless lift slings are used in the approved configuration.
Use of an ac cessory hydraulic hammer (breaker), work in rough terrain, demolition applications or ot her
hazardous operation may require installation of additional protective structures to safeguard the operator.
LIFTING CAPACITY RATING CONFIGURATION
Lifting capacity ratings that are printed at the end of this safety section are based on the machine being
level, on a firm supporting surface, with hooks and slings attached in approved configuration. Loads must
be balanced and s upported e venly. Us e taglines to k eep t he l oad steady if wi nd c onditions an d l arge
surface area are a problem. Work crew hand s ignals, individual tasks and s afe procedures should all be
universally understood before the lift is made
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LOCATION OF SAFETY LABELS
Location of safety l abels (decals) c an vary f rom uni t to uni t. Ref er t o appropriate O peration a nd
Maintenance Manual, and parts manual for your unit.
Always replace damaged or faded decals.
IMPORTANT
Before using the excavator to make lifts check municipal and regional regulations or statutes
that could apply. Governing ordinances may require that all heavy lifting be done with single
purpose equipment specifically designed for making lifts, or other local restrictions may apply.
Making heavy lifts with a general purpose excavator that can be used for digging, loading,
grading or other work may be expressly forbidden by a regional injunction or other legal
prohibition. Always follow all of the other instructions, guidelines and restrictions for Safe
Lifting in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals.
