jcb RTFL 926, Operator'S Manual

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Operation
Lifting a Machine
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Lifting a Machine
Carry out the following procedure when lifting a machine:
1 Remove all attachments.
2 Make the machine safe with the mast lowered. Refer
to
How to Make the Machine Safe (Mast Lowered) .
3 Remove the rear fenders (if fitted, contact your local
JCB dealer) and all loose equipment from the
machine exterior.
4 Check the unladen weight of the machine. Refer to
See
Static Dimensions (SPECIFICATIONS
section).
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WARNING
Lifting Equipment
You can be injured if you use incorrect or faulty lifting
equipment. You must identify the weight of the item to
be lifted then choose lifting equipment that is strong
enough and suitable for the job. Make sure that lifting
equipment is in good condition and complies with all
local regulations.
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5 Attach lifting equipment to lifting points as shown.
Note: Look for instructional label A to identify the correct
lifting points.
6 Take the weight of the machine. If the lifting
equipment is fouling on the machine use spreader
bars to prevent damage.
7 Check that the lifting eye is positioned directly above
the machine centre of gravity.
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DANGER
Do not stand underneath the raised load during the
lowering procedure. Stand clear and to one side until
the load has been safely lowered. Make sure that the
area is clear of other people before lowering the load.
If you do not follow these precautions you or others
could be killed or seriously injured.
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WARNING
Communications
Bad communications can cause accidents. Keep
people around you informed of what you will be doing.
If you will be working with other people, make sure any
hand signals that may be used are understood by
everybody. Work sites can be noisy, do not rely on
spoken commands.
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