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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES
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2.5 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON OTHER VEHICLES
2.5.1 LOADING AND UNLOADING THE
MACHINE
• Loading and unloading the machine on/from another vehicle al-
ways involve potential hazards; pay the utmost attention during
the entire operation.
• Perform loading and unloading operations on firm, level ground;
keep at a safety distance from the edges of ditches or from road
sides.
• If the vehicles used have not been adequately equipped, put
support blocks under the ramps, in order to prevent them from
bending.
• Always block the wheels of the transporting vehicle with wedg-
es.
• Always use ramps that are sufficiently wide and can support the
weight of the machine. The longitudinal axes of the ramps must
be parallel to each other and perpendicular to the loading board
and their distance must be suitable for the tread of the machine.
• Make sure that the ramps are securely positioned and fastened
to the loading board and that they have the same length.
• Position the ramps with a maximum inclination of 15°.
• Make sure that the ramp surface is clean and there is no trace
of grease, oil, soil and ice; remove dirt from the wheels before
starting to load the machine on the vehicle.
• Do not correct the trajectory of the machine while it is on the
ramps. If necessary, move it down the ramps and start the oper-
ation again.
• When loading or unloading the machine, make sure that no part
of the same gets in contact with the ground, the ramps, or the
loading platform of the transport means.
• After loading the machine, make sure that the boom is com-
pletely lowered and retracted; block its wheels with wedges and
secure it with tie-downs or chains that prevent even any side-
ward shift (see «3.9 TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE ON
OTHER VEHICLES»).
2.5.2 THE ROUTE
• Define the route to be followed, taking in consideration the width, height and weight of the transport means and
of the machine.
Make sure that the dimensions of the machine are compatible with the road and any galleries, subways, bridges,
electric and telephone lines, etc.
• Keep to the regulations in force regarding the allowed width, height, weight of the machine and the transport
speed.
Rampe
Blocchi
Cunei
RKA00390
Ramps
Blocks
Blocks
Max. 15°