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 (2002)
& 1418.5 (2002) and has been tested in accordance with these standards for
pick and carry operation on tyres. The machine classification is C3.
2.
Rated Capacities shown are for this machine as originally manufactured by
Terex 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 this rated capacity manual and in the operators,
service and parts manuals furnished. If these manuals are missing, obtain
replacements through Terex Australia Pty Ltd or their agents.
SET-UP
4.
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.
5.
Rated Capacity is based on Freely Suspended Loads. 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 section “Operation on Slope” for further
information.
6.
No attempt shall be made to drag the load along the ground in any direction.
7.
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.
8.
Rated Capacities include the mass of hooks, blocks, slings and auxiliary lifting
devices. Their mass must be subtracted, from the listed Rated Capacity, to
determine the equivalent net load.
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