LOAD KING 80-160, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
Safety Introduction
Owners, Users, and Operators:
Load King appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feel that you make a major contribution to safety
if you, as the equipment users and operators:
1. Comply with OSHA, Federal, State, and Local Regulations.
2. Read, Understand, and Follow the instructions in this and other manuals supplied with this machine.
3. Use Good, Safe Work Practices in a common sense way.
4. Only have trained and competent operators, directed by informed and knowledgeable supervision,
running the machine.
OSHA prohibits the alteration or modification of this crane without written
manufacturer’s approval. Use only factory-approved parts to service or repair this
unit.
If there is anything in this manual that is not clear or you believe should be added, please send your
comments to Load King Cranes, 7701 Independence Ave, Kansas City, MO 64125; or contact us by
telephone at Parts: (816) 241- 8387 Service: (833) 281-7911.
Email: info@loadkingmfg.com.
THIS SYMBOL MEANS YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED! READ, UNDERSTAND,
AND FOLLOW ALL DANGER, WARNING, AND CAUTION DECALS ON YOUR
MACHINE.
Many aspects of crane operation and testing are discussed in standards published by the American
National Standards Institute. These Standards are updated on an annual basis with addenda, that are
sent by ASME to the original purchasers of the standard. Load King recommends you purchase and refer
to the following standards.
ANSI/ASME B30.5 - Mobile & Locomotive Crane (Latest Version)
These standards can be purchased from:
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Two Park Avenue
New York, NY 10016-5990
800-843-2763 (U.S/Canada)
001-800-843-2763 (Mexico)
973-882-1170 (outside North America)
Email:
CustomerCare@asme.org
www.ASME.ORG/SHIP/STANDARDS