Volvo EC15E, Operator'S Manual

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Always use appropriate lifting hook.
Only lift objects using the approved lifting point on
the machine (A). Contact your Volvo dealer if any
doubt.
WARNING
Risk of crushing.
Falling load could cause serious injury.
Do not stand under a suspended load. Use
appropriate loading and lifting equipment.
NOTICE
Do not use damaged, broken or uncertified lifting
devices.
WARNING
Risk of crushing.
Swinging objects could cause serious injury.
Always ensure no persons are in the danger zone
before lifting or moving objects.
Read the below recommended steps before
starting any lifting.
It is the operator whole responsibility to ensure
the machine’s safe and adequate configuration
with regards to the work site environment before
proceeding lifting operations.
Use qualified and properly trained operators who
have:
- Specific machine knowledge and training.
- Read and understand the operator’s manual
and its load charts.
- Specific machine knowledge and training how
to properly rig the load.
- Full responsibility for all aspects of the lift.
Interrupt the lift if not fully confident of a safe lift.
Select machine with sufficient capacity for the
total expected load, reach and swing. Ideally, load
should be less than the load listed on the load
chart at maximum reach across the
undercarriage.
- Know the mass (weight) of the item to be lifted.
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The blade must be in upper position
during lifting operation if no hydraulic
safety valve is installed.
The hydraulic safety valve on the blade
is an optional equipment, but mandatory
in EU market if blade on floor is used.
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Operating techniques
Lifting objects