
3. Safety precautions and warnings
3.1. Operating conditions
You may use the crane ONLY if:
• You are outdoors or in a space with sufficient ventilation.
• With a mean wind velocity of less than 13.3 m/sec (approx. 29.7 mph).
See the wind speed
table.
DANGER
•
Do not use
the crane in a confined space because you could suffocate from the
exhaust gases from the vehicle.
•
Never
use the crane in a high wind or storm. When the mean wind velocity
exceeds 13.3 m/sec (approx. 29.7 mph) the crane will behave unpredictably.
Never
use the crane during a thunderstorm.
•
Never
use the crane at temperatures below -30°C (-22°F), as the steel's
properties deteriorate below this temperature.
WARNING
• At temperatures below 0°C (32°F), do not
touch the operating levers during the first
few minutes.
• In cold weather, the wear on the hydraulic
system is greater than at normal working
temperatures.
In cold weather, start the crane as follows:
• Engage the power take-off at low rpm.
• Allow the system to idle for a few minutes.
• Operate stabiliser legs up and down for
one minute, in order to warm up the oil.
Safety precautions and warnings
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