MOVIEBIRD
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MovieBird 24 Instruction Manual
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Safety Points
1. MovieBird telescopic crane to be operated and assembled by a trained MovieBird Operator.
2. MovieBird telescopic crane not to be left unattended without first securing arm to base with
straps provided.
3. MovieBird telescopic crane only to be lifted by its own lifting straps using handles provided on
cranes.
4. Care must be taken when lifting counterweights onto saddle.
5. All guards to be left in place on MovieBird during operation (unless removed by MovieBird oper-
ator for adjustment only and then to be re-fitted before re-use of MovieBird)
6. Electronic & mechanical “stops” to be in full safe working order ( to be verified by MovieBird Oper-
ator)
7. Brake to be operated by MovieBird operator only.
8. Base must be maintained horizontally in a level position when in use.
9. All personnel in the vicinity of the MovieBird are to be made aware of its scope and speed of
movement.
10. It is forbidden to operate the crane without all of the safety covers installed.
11. To reduce the possibility of injuries, the crane must be operated by at least two persons.
12. It is forbidden to remove or add any weight to the crane without permission of the crane oper-
ator. Any added/removed weight will cause unbalancing of the crane which may lead to serious
accident.
13. Any time during operating of the crane, the crane operator must have at least one hand holding
the crane. Any hand-free movement of the crane arm is forbidden.
14. All of the service points, safety covers, adjustment screws – if not stated otherwise in this manual
– are to be handled only by certified MovieBird technician.
15. Any people in the vicinity of the crane must be informed about the intended movement of the
crane, it’s work characteristics and safety guidelines included in this manual.
