SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
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4.11 LIFTING AND TIE DOWN
Lifting with a forklift
DO NOT LIFT MEWP WITH A FORKLIFT UNLESS MEWP IS IN THE CLOSED,
TRANSPORT POSITION WITH THE TRACKS IN THE EXTENDED POSITION. THE
BOOM MUST BE ALIGNED AND CLOSED COMPLETELY. THE OUTRIGGERS
MUST BE RETRACTED AND LOCKED.
1. Determine gross weight of the MEWP, refer to the
serial number tag, or weigh the individual unit to
find out the gross vehicle weight. Choose a forklift
capable of lifting the MEWP.
2. Make sure that the boom is closed and properly
aligned. All outriggers are fully retracted and the
tracks are fully extended.
3. Remove all loose items from the MEWP.
4. Slide forks into the forklift lifting points (
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) of the
MEWP.
NOTE:
This procedure requires qualified personnel to operate
the forklift. You must comply with all local govern-
ment regulations and regulations or requirements
identified by the forklift manufacturer.
Lifting with slings or chains
DO NOT LIFT MEWP WITH SLINGS OR CHAINS UNLESS MEWP IS IN THE
CLOSED, TRANSPORT POSITION WITH THE TRACKS IN THE EXTENDED POSI-
TION. THE BOOM MUST BE ALIGNED AND CLOSED COMPLETELY. THE OUT-
RIGGERS MUST BE RETRACTED AND LOCKED.
1. Determine gross weight of machine, refer to the
serial number tag, or weigh the individual unit to
find out the gross vehicle weight.
2. Make sure that the boom is closed and properly
aligned. All outriggers are fully retracted and the
tracks are fully extended.
3. Remove all loose items from the machine.
4. Properly adjust the rigging to prevent damage to
the machine and so the machine remains level.
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