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Appendix II—Assembly Safety
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10.2
Lifting Safety
Overview
Some of the assembly procedures in this Manual require the machine to be
lifted or supported by slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks, or other types of
mechanical devices. Follow the guidelines below to avoid personal injury or
machine damage.
Safety
guidelines
When lifting the machine:
Make sure slings, chains, hooks, ramps, jacks and other types of lifting
devices are attached securely and have enough weight-bearing capacity to
lift or support the machine safely.
Remain aware of the location of other people when lifting the machine.
To reduce the possibility of injury:
Do not stand under the machine while it is being lifted or moved.
Do not get onto the machine while it is being lifted or moved.
10.3
Pre-Assembly Checklist
Before assembling the Light Tower, take the following precautions:
Preparing the
assembly area
Make sure the area immediately surrounding the Light Tower is clean, neat,
and free of debris.
The tower extends up to 9 m (30 ft). Make sure the area above the machine
is open and clear of overhead wires and obstructions.
Make sure the machine is on a firm, level surface and will not tip, roll, slide,
or fall during the assembly process.
Before assembly
Make sure the engine start switch is turned to OFF.
Make sure the circuit breakers are OFF (open).
Make sure the negative terminal on the battery is disconnected.
Make sure water has not accumulated around the base of the machine. If
water is present, move the machine to a dry area and allow all components
to dry thoroughly before assembly.
WARNING
Crushing hazard.
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Use OSHA-rated and -approved lifting devices capable of lifting the machine.
Refer to the general weight guidelines in the
Technical Data
chapter of the
Operator’s Manual.
