Kubota KX080-3, Operator'S Manual

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46 LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR
LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR
To avoid serious injury or death:
A The correct instructions for safe handling are
described here. Read these instructions
carefully before moving the machine. Make
sure that the operating personnel read the
operator's manual carefully.
B Basics when Lifting with Cables or Straps
1. The lifting and crane operation is to be undertaken
according to the safe operation guidelines described.
2. The equipment used for lifting mentioned in these
instructions are only given as reference, the standards
concerning strength, control and other details are
based on the respective applicable guidelines.
B
Safety Aspects when Lifting with Cables or Straps
Abide by following steps when lifting:
1. Do not lift loads that exceed the maximum load
capacity of the crane.
2. Choose correct equipment suitable to the weight, size
and form of the load.
3. First assess the center of gravity of the load, position
the hook directly over the load and lift the load so that
the center of gravity of the load is as low as possible.
4. The steel cables or straps must be fixed in the middle
of the hook.
5. The load must be lifted vertically from the ground.
6. Do not enter the working area under suspended loads
and do not move the load over people. The load must
only be moved in an area where the balance can be
easily maintained.
B
Lifting Procedure for the Excavator
To avoid personal injury or death:
A Do not use the hooks on the roof of canopy and
CAB for lifting the excavator.
A
Never lift the machine with the angle blade
placed at an angle.
C
General guidelines for lifting
1. Lifting position. (see illustration below)
(1) Pull in the boom completely towards rear.
(2) Pull in the arm completely.
(3) Pull in the bucket completely.
(4) Adjust the swing angle to the center. (to bring the
boom in a position parallel to the machine frame)
(5) Swing frame so that dozer blade is to the rear and
frame is parallel with tracks.
(6) Raise the dozer blade fully.
2. Attaching the steel cables or straps.
(1) Always hook the excavator at three points. (one
on the boom and left and right of the dozer)
(2) Always use a shackle on each lifting hole when
attaching the cables or straps.
(3) Using protective material at all places where the
cables or straps contact the machine.
(4) Keep the angle between the front and rear cables
or straps within 55 (0.96 rad.).
(1) Cable or strap
(2) Protective material (A) 55 or less