Nordco Super Claws LS-2, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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Super Claws Model LS-2
SAFETY
MAR/2006 (4945-3500)
Section 1-3
SAFETY WHILE STARTING THE
MACHINE
NORDCO recommends the use of a
Command position. This means that the
machine is never running unless someone
is at or near the main control panel or
remote control boxes. To prevent injury to
personnel or damage to the machine, it is
highly recommended to:
1. Only start and operate the machine
from the operator’s seat.
2. Use the “STARTUP Checklist” to
check the machine controls and
gauges to make certain all systems
are operating correctly.
SAFETY WHILE
OPERATING/TRAVELING
1. Never allow more riders than seats and
seatbelts allow. This machine was
designed to be operated by one
person.
2. The machine is to be operated from
the Operator’s seat only. Do NOT
stand and operate this machine.
3.
Press the EMERGENCY STOP
pushbutton on the center control
console in emergencies and potentially
dangerous situations.
4. If personnel or bystanders are near the
machine during operation, give a
warning signal using the air horn. If
they fail to respond to this warning,
stop operation immediately.
5. Slow down the work cycle and use
slower travel speeds in congested or
populated areas.
6. Halt work if visibility is poor. Strong
rains, fog, and extremely dusty
conditions can affect visibility in your
work area. Wait for the weather to
improve before continuining work.
SAFETY WHILE PARKED
When leaving a machine engine running,
make certain that the parking brake is
applied and the electrical interlock button
has been activated.
NEVER stop and park this machine on an
incline unless the machine wheels have
been chocked.
SAFETY DURING MAINTENANCE
The following guidelines are suggested
when performing maintenance:
1. Always chock the wheels
2. Alert others in the area that service
or maintenance is being performed
on this machine.
3. Become familiar with, and use,
your company’s lockout/tagout
procedures when performing
maintenance on this machine. See
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT
REQUIREMENTS
later in this
Safety Section for a chart on
energy sources located on this
machine.
4. Do not start the engine if repairs or
work is being performed alone.
You should always have at least
two people working together if the
engine must be run during service.
One person needs to remain in
the
command position (at the
controls), ready to stop the
machine and shut off engine if the
need arises.
5. Collect oils and fuels and dispose
of them properly. There is a
danger of scalding when working
with engine oils.
6. Use only Nordco supplied repair
parts for this machine. Use of non-
OEM designed parts could
comprise the integrity of this
machine.
7. There are welding cautions on this
machine. Pay attention to them
PRIOR to welding.
8. Kits supplied by Nordco have
welding instructions included.
Welding of any components NOT
of Nordco’s manufacture or failure
to follow these instructions may
affect the stability of this machine.