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1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the “Searcher Hook” for MAEDA Mini Crawler Crane model
MC-174C.
This manual is intended as a guide for the safe and effective use of this machine.
This manual describes the procedures for proper operation and maintenance of the machine.
Warnings and precautions defined in this manual shall be observed for safety.
Many of the accidents are caused by the operation, inspection, or maintenance that does not
observe the basic precautions.
Be sure to read this manual and understand the procedures for machine operation,
inspection, and maintenance thoroughly before performing operation of this machine.
Failure to observe the basic precautions defined in this manual may lead to hazardous
accidents.
Failure to use this machine properly can lead to serious personal injury or death.
Operators and maintenance personnel must always read this manual prior to
operation or maintenance of this machine.
Save this manual at a designated place for reference when necessary. All personnel
who work on this machine are to carry out periodic reference.
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Only those who have thorough understanding of the fundamental procedures
provided in this manual are qualified to perform machine operation.
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Keep this manual handy for reference when necessary.
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Should you lose or damage this manual, contact Maeda or our sales service
agency immediately for ordering a new manual.
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This manual should always accompany this machine upon transfer of the machine
to the next owner.
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This manual has adopted data that was available at the time of the creation of the
manual.
The contents of this manual, including maintenance specifications, tightening
torque, pressure, measuring method, adjustment value, and illustrations, are
subject to change upon unremitting refinement of the machine, without notice.
Machine maintenance may be susceptible to revisions. Always obtain the latest
information from Maeda or our sales service agency before performing
maintenance of this machine.
For safety instructions, see “2. For Safe Use of Machine” on page 2.