SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR ARTICULATED CRANES
THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR CRUSHING BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR
CHASSIS WHEN THE MACHINE ARTICULATES. NEVER STAND IN THE
PIVOT AREA WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING OR EMERGENCY STEERING
PUMP IS OPERATING. ALWAYS REMOVE THE KEY FROM THE IGNITION
BEFORE WORKING IN THE PIVOT AREA.
DO NOT LEAVE IGNITION KEY SWITCHED ON WITH ENGINE STOPPED AND
PARK BRAKE OFF, AS EMERGENCY HYDRAULIC STEERING PUMP WILL
ACTIVATE.
GENERAL
1. This machine has been designed to meet the requirements of AS1418.1 &
1418.5 and has been tested in accordance with these standards for pick and
carry operation on tyres.
2. Rated Capacities shown are for this machine as originally manufactured by
Terex Lifting Australia Pty Ltd. The Rated Capacities only apply when all
the instructions in this book are rigidly followed. Modifications to this
machine or use of equipment other than that specified can result in a
reduction in Rated Capacity.
3. If improperly operated or maintained, this machine can be hazardous.
Operation and maintenance of this machine must be in compliance with the
information documented in the operators, service and parts manuals
furnished. If these manuals are missing, obtain replacements through
Terex Lifting Australia Pty Ltd or their agents.
4. This machine is classified C3.
SET-UP
1. Reduced crane Rated Capacities for the particular job shall be established,
by the operator, with due allowance for adverse operating conditions.
These conditions include the supporting surface, pendulum action of the
load, jerking or sudden stops of the load and other factors affecting stability,
two machine lifts, electrical wires, adverse weather, wind, hazardous
surroundings, experience of personnel, etc.
2. Rated Capacity is based on Freely Suspended Loads with the machine on a
firm, level (max. 1% slope / 0.6
) and uniform surface. Lifting, or travelling
with a load, on soft or uneven ground can be hazardous and will reduce the
Rated Capacity of the crane. Refer to the “OPERATION ON SIDE
SLOPES” in this manual. No attempt shall be made to drag the load along
the ground in any direction.
3. Wind forces on the boom, resulting from winds up to 10 m/s (36 km/h), are
incorporated in the Rated Capacity. Any additional Side Loading due to wind
forces on the load will reduce the Rated Capacity, and must be considered.
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