Manitowoc National Crane 600E-2, Operator'S Manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATOR MANUAL 600E2
2-2
PUBLISHED 04-26-2019 CONTROL # 113-09
National Crane distributor. If the distributor 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: product.safety@manitowoc.com
OPERATOR INFORMATION
You must read and understand this Operator Manual and
the Load Chart before operating your new equipment. 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 equipment is in use.
The Operator Manual supplied with and considered part of
your equipment must be read and completely understood by
each person responsible for assembly, disassembly,
operation and maintenance of the equipment.
No personnel shall be allowed to climb onto the equipment or
enter the 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
equipment while the equipment is operating or moving,
unless they are seated in a two-man cab.
Keep clear of moving outriggers to avoid crushing hazards.
Contact with moving components could result in death or
serious injury.
Do not remove the Load Chart , this Operator Manual , or
any decal from this equipment.
Inspect the equipment every day (before the start of each
shift). Ensure that routine maintenance and lubrication are
being dutifully performed. Don’t operate a damaged or poorly
maintained equipment. You risk lives when operating faulty
machinery - including your own.
If adjustments or repairs are necessary, the operator shall
notify the next operator.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified person is defined as one who by reason of
knowledge, training and experience is thoroughly familiar
with equipment operations and the hazards involved. Such a
person shall meet the operator qualifications specified in
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulations (United States Federal Law), in ASME B30.5
American National Standard, or in any other applicable
federal, state or local laws.
Ensure that all personnel working around the equipment are
thoroughly familiar with safe operating practices. You must
be thoroughly familiar with the location and content of all
decals on the equipment. Decals provide important
instructions and warnings and must be read prior to any
operational or maintenance function.
Refer to the Parts Manual for this equipment for the locations
of all safety decals.
You must be familiar with the regulations and standards
governing equipment and its operation. Work practice
requirements may vary slightly between government
regulations, industry standards, and employer policies so a
thorough knowledge of all such relevant work rules is
necessary.
An untrained operator subjects himself and others to death
or serious injury.
You must not operate this equipment unless :
• You have been trained in the safe operation of this
equipment.
8819
Example decal. For
reference only.
8788
Example decal. For
reference only.
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Reference
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