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METHOD FOR LIFTING MACHINE
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WARNING
• The person using the crane to perform lifting operations must be a qualified crane operator.
• Do not lift the machine with someone in it.
• Always use a wire rope that has ample strength for the weight of the machine.
• When lifting, keep the machine horizontal.
• When performing lifting operations, do as follows to prevent the machine from moving unexpected-
ly.
• Set the parking brake to ON position to apply the parking brake.
• Make the work equipment lock pilot lamp light up to lock the work equipment.
• Set the frame lock bar to LOCK position, and lock the front frame and the rear frame.
• Never enter the area under or around a lifted machine.
• Never try to lift the machine in any posture other than the posture given in the following procedures
nor using other lifting equipment.
There is a danger of the machine losing its balance.
NOTICE
This method of lifting applies to the standard specification machine.
The method of lifting differs depending on the attachments and options installed.
For details of the procedure for machines that are not the standard specification, consult your Komatsu
distributor.
For the weight, see “SPECIFICATIONS (5-2)”.
Consult your Komatsu distributor before performing lifting work.
1.
Set the machine in the posture shown in the figure.
1) Start the engine, and run it at low speed.
2) Press (a) of the work equipment lock switch to unlock
the work equipment.
The work equipment lock pilot lamp on the machine
monitor goes out.
3) Operate the work equipment control levers to set the
work equipment to the travel posture and raise it to
height (a) of 50 to 60 cm.
4) Press (a) of the work equipment lock switch to lock the
work equipment.
The work equipment lock pilot lamp on the machine
monitor lights up.
5) Stop the engine.
2.
Check that there is nothing around the operator's seat, and then get off the machine.
Close the cab doors and windows securely.
TRANSPORTATION OPERATION
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