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SAFETY INFORMATION

5540F/YB5515 OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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Published 10-21-2011, Control # 055-03

Signal Words

NOTE:

Emphasizes operation or maintenance
procedures.

GENERAL

It is impossible to compile a list of safety precautions
covering all situations. However, there are basic principles
that

must

be followed during your daily routine. Safety is

your primary responsibility

, since any piece of equipment

is only as safe

as the person at the controls

Read and follow the information located in

Model Specific

Information

near the end of this section.

This information has been provided to assist in promoting a
safe working atmosphere for yourself and those around you.
It is not meant to cover every conceivable circumstance
which could arise. It is intended to present basic safety
precautions that should be followed in daily operation.

Because you are the only part of the crane that can think and
reason, your responsibility is not lessened by the addition of
operational aids or warning devices. Indeed, you must guard
against acquiring a false sense of security when using them.
They are there to assist, not direct the operation. Operational
aids or warning devices can be mechanical, electrical,
electronic, or a combination thereof. They are subject to

failure or misuse and should not be relied upon in place of
good operating practices.

You are the only one who can be relied upon to assure the
safety of yourself and those around you. Be a

professional

and follow the

rules of safety

Remember

, failure to follow just one safety precaution could

cause an accident that results in death or serious injury to
personnel or damage to equipment. You are responsible for
the safety of yourself and those around you.

ACCIDENTS

Following any accident or damage to equipment, the
Manitowoc dealer must be immediately advised of the
incident and consulted on necessary inspections and
repairs. Should the dealer not be immediately available,
contact should be made directly with Manitowoc Product
Safety at the address below. The crane must not be returned
to service until it is thoroughly inspected for any evidence of
damage. All damaged parts must be repaired or replaced as
authorized by your Manitowoc dealer and/or Manitowoc
Crane Care.

If this crane becomes involved in a property damage and/or
personal injury accident,

immediately

contact your

Manitowoc dealer. If the dealer is unknown and/or cannot be
reached, contact Product Safety at:

The Manitowoc Company, Inc.

1565 East Buchanan Trail
Shady Grove, PA 17256-0021

Phone:

888-777-3378 (888-PSR.DEPT)

Fax:

717-593-5152

E-mail:

[email protected]

OPERATOR’S INFORMATION

You must

read

and

understand

this

Operator’s Manual

and

the

Load Chart

before operating your new crane. You must

also

view

and

understand

the supplied safety video. This

manual and

Load Chart

must be readily available to the

operator at all times and must remain in the cab (if equipped)
or operator’s station while the crane is in use.

The

Operator’s Manual

supplied with and considered part of

your crane must be read and completely understood by each
person responsible for assembly, disassembly, operation
and maintenance of the crane.

No personnel shall be allowed to climb onto the crane or
enter the crane cab or operator’s station unless performance
of their duties require them to do so, and then only with
knowledge of the operator or other qualified person.

Allow

No One

other than the operator to be on the crane

while the crane is operating or moving, unless they are
seated in a two-man cab.

DANGER

Identifies

hazards

that will result in death or serious injury

if the message is ignored

WARNING

Identifies

hazards