Palfinger PK 34002-SH P7, Original Operating Manual

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Chapter 8 Crane operation
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Working with loads
Caution!
There is acute danger to life for operators and others in the entire
working range of the crane.
x Notes in chapter 7 'Working range' shall be observed.
x Every time before moving the crane, make sure that there are no persons in the
working range of the crane.
x If a person approaches the danger zone: Operate warning horn to prevent the person from
entering the danger zone.
x
Stop moving the crane immediately when a person steps into the working range. Restart crane
operation only after all persons have left the working range.
Local regulations regarding loading crane operation shall be observed.
All safety notes of chapter 2 shall be observed.
x Before starting to work with the crane the operator has to plan the operation (lift plan).
x
Any assistants, signalers and bystanders must be informed about the planned operation.
x The operator must have full view of the crane, the load and their paths at all times.
x
If any part of the crane or load path is out of the operator's view it is necessary to involve a
signaller.
x
Working with a signaller:
x Operator and signaller must be familiar with locally understood signals.
x The signaller must be clearly identified. Only one signaller can give signals at a time to the
operator.
x The operator must not be otherwise occupied while operating the crane (e.g. making phone calls,
etc.).
x In the case of remote control operation the operator is not allowed to give the handset away.
x
It may become necessary to relocate or retract the stabilizer cylinders to prevent overloading the
stabilizers during loading / unloading. Relocating the stabilizers is only allowed:
x
Without load.
x With extension booms retracted.
x
With the load arm secured on the vehicle platform or in transport position.