Palfinger PK 23002, Operator'S Manual

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During crane operation 4.1-1
4.1. During crane operation
4.1-1 Working area
Select your working area so that:
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you can make the crane movements without being hindered by trees, masts, lines or other objects.
• That not other works are carried out in the movement area which you need for your work or that you
endanger other people with the crane.
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That the crane and you are on the nearest possible place of use.
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That roads or walkways which cross the working area are blocked during the entire use of the
crane. Stepping in the working area is strictly forbidden for everybody (except the crane operator
and the instructing person). Staying under hanging load is forbidden for everyone (including crane
operator and instructing person).
It is prohibited to be in the danger area of the crane, especially under the
suspended load or under or near moving crane parts. Therefore always
select the control stand with which you can best see the working area and
do not endanger yourself and other persons. There is danger of fatal injury!
• all crane movements and the loading and unloading point are in your field of vision and you can
keep the load constantly in sight.
If it is not possible to see the entire working area the crane operator is obliged to follow the instructions
of a person qualified for this. The country-specific crane operator signs are to be used.
The crane operator and the person giving the instructions must both be fully conversant with the crane
operator signs; the person giving the instructions must be informed of the operation before starting.
Only one person may give instructions. In the case of a work group the person giving instructions must
be distinctly identified (flag, different-colour hard hat, ..).
In semi-darkness or darkness the entire working area must be lit so that safe working is guaranteed.