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TRANSPORTATION
OPERATION
3-104
LIFTING MACHINE 3
WARNING
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When lifting the machine, if the wire rope is not fitted correctly the machine may fall and cause serious
injury or even death. Raise the machine 100 to 200 mm (3.9 to 7.9 in) from the ground, check that the
machine is horizontal and that there is no slack in the wire rope, then continue to lift the machine.
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Before lifting the machine, always stop the engine and lock the brakes. Lock front frame and rear
frame with safety bar.
Lifting operations using a crane must be carried out by a qualified operator.
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Never raise the machine with any worker on it.
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Always make sure that the wire rope used for lifting the machine is of ample strength for the weight of
the machine.
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Never try to lift the machine at any position or in any posture other than the posture specified.
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Never go under the machine when it is raised.
CAUTION
When the machine is raised, check that there is no oil leakage from the hydraulic circuits.
When carrying out the lifting operation, please contact your Komatsu distributor.
NOTICE
The lifting procedure applies to machines with standard specifications.
The method of lifting differs according to the attachments and options actually installed. In such cases,
please contact your Komatsu distributor for information.
For details of the weight, see “WEIGHT TABLE (3-105)“