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Safety and Health Standards
Use for intended purpose / limits of the device
Use the crane only within the load limits shown on the load capacity chart to lift, move, carry and set
down loads. For load capacity chart refer to chapter 13, 'Technical description'.
Caution!
Improper use endangers people and causes damages to the crane and
loss of warranty and liability.
If the operating instructions of any ancillary equipment or instructions prepared by the operating
company allow other use (for instance excavating or diagonal pull), which contradict these operating
instructions, then the crane's operating instructions shall have priority.
It is allowed to:
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Load/unload your own vehicle or another vehicle;
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Lift and move loads at or down from large heights;
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Lift and move loads below ground level;
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Lift loads up to a specific height and hold them in this height for assembly works (e.g. rafters, steel
girders, etc.)
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Occasional grab application for lifting and moving bulk materials such as loose sand, gravel etc.
Caution!
If the device is used against orders there is severe risk of fatal injury
to the operator and others.
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