NATIONAL CRANE
Published 11-01-2020 Control # 710-00
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NBT60XL OPERATOR MANUAL
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 equipment 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). Make sure that routine maintenance and lubrication
are being dutifully performed. Don’t operate 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 and personnel responsible for the
maintenance and repair of the equipment.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
A
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.
Make sure 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 this 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.
•
You read, understand, and follow the safety and
o p e r a t i n g r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s c o n ta i n e d i n t h e
manufacturer’s manuals, your employer’s work rules,
and applicable government regulations.
•
You are sure the equipment has been inspected and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
manuals and is operating properly.
•
You are sure that all safety decals, guards, and other
safety features are in place and in proper condition.
Do not attempt to operate the equipment unless you are
trained and thoroughly familiar with all operational functions.
Controls and design may vary from equipment to equipment;
therefore, it is important that you have specific training on the
particular equipment you will be operating.
8819
Example decal. For
reference only.
8788
Example decal. For
reference only.
Fo
r
Reference
Only
