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2.2 PRECAUTIONS FOR CRANE OPERATION
As to matters to be taken care of during operation, refer to the s
ection of “SAFETY”, in addition
to the following clauses.
2.2.1 PRIOR TO STARTING ENGINE
INSPECTION PRIOR TO STARTING ENGINE
At the start of the day‟s operation, perform the opening inspection as specified for this machine, prior to
starting the engine.
Serious injury or death may arise when these inspections are neglected.
Any failure detected at the inspection must be properly corrected.
SAFETY MEASURES FOR STARTING ENGINE
• Ensure that nobody is around the Crane, or no obstacles, prior to starting the engine.
• Sound the horn to be noticed just before turning the ignition key.
• Never attempt to short circuit the starter for the purpose of starting the engine, it may cause fire.
INSPECTION PRIOR TO TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER
• Check for any dirt, damage or cracks in the enclosure, control levers, operation buttons, or LCD
screen.
• Ensure that the Transmitter‟s control levers, operation buttons and the Accelerator lever move
smoothly and properly.
• Check the connection cable for damage or crack when the Remote Control Transmitter is in use.
INSPECTION FOLLOWING TURN ON THE TRANSMITTER
Ensure that LCD screen of the Transmitter provides correct indications.
• Switch to each operation mode, i.e. CRANE MODE and OUTRIGGER MODE, then check that LCD
screen displays proper indications when each lever and button is manipulated. Further, verify that
each applicable value of load in the Transmitter is identical to that of the Moment limiter display.
INSPECTION PRIOR TO TURNING ON THE RECEIVER
• Check for any dirt, damage or cracks in the Receiver‟s Control box, Main switch and Monitor display
etc.
• Ensure that the Receiver‟s Main switch moves smoothly and properly.