64 Operation Section
Operation Information
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machine in order to disengage the load from the work tool. Operate the boom smoothly in order to avoid damaging or dislodging the load.
Do not operate or work on this machine unless training has been accomplished and you have read and understand the instructions and warnings in the Operation and Maintenance Manuals. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact your Caterpillar dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
If the machine is positioned too close to electric power lines, electric current will pass through the machine. This will cause injury or death by electrocution. Keep the machine at least 8 m (25 ft) away from electric power lines. Always check for power lines before raising the boom.
The instability of the machine can result in injury or death. In order to ensure the stability during operation, the following conditions must be observed. The tires must be inflated correctly and the tires must have the correct amount of ballast (if equipped). The machine must be level. The frame level switch must never be operated when the boom is raised. The frame level switch must never be operated when the stabilizers are lowered. The switches for the stabilizers must never be operated when the boom is raised. The correct load chart must be referenced for the work tool that is installed on the machine. The specified weights and load centers must never be exceeded. The machine must never be moved when the boom is raised above the carry position.
Use the frame leveling control in order to level the machine on uneven ground. Use the level indicator in order to verify that the frame is level. Level the frame before you lift a load. Also, level the frame before you lower the stabilizers. Never operate the frame leveling control when you have raised the boom or after you have lowered the stabilizers. Always use the boom in order to engage the load with the work tool. Do not move the machine in order to engage the load with the work tool. Always use the boom in order to position the load with the work tool. Do not move the machine in order to place the load with the work tool. Always use the boom in order to disengage the load from the work tool. Do not move the
Do not move the machine while the boom is raised or while the boom is extended. If it is necessary to reposition the machine, lower and retract the boom first. Before you lower the stabilizers or before you raise the stabilizers, the boom must be fully retracted and the boom must be lowered to the travel position. The transmission neutralizer switch operates in conjunction with the service brake. The switch must be in the OFF position when you travel on the roadways. Do not use the machine for lifting loads in tandem with other machines. The combined load weight and force of the other machine can exceed machine capacity. This could cause the machine to turn over. Ensure that the correct machine load capacity chart is used for the work tool that is installed. Ensure that you use the correct machine load capacity chart for operation on tires or for operation on the stabilizers. Make sure that you understand the machine load capacity chart before you attempt to lift a load. Be alert at all times for changing conditions which may affect the stability of the machine. Extending the boom or lowering the boom increases the outreach of the load. This decreases the capacity and the stability of the machine. Retract the boom before you lower the boom. Be careful when you position a load or when you engage a load. Be careful when you are using clamps or when you are using cylinders. Also, be careful when you are using a device that pierces the load. Ensure that the operation can be completed without pushing the load off the stack. Note: Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Operator Controls" for the location and operation of the machine controls. 1. Make sure that no one is on the machine or near the machine before you move the machine. Keep the machine under control at all times. 2. Ensure that the rear lights are in the raised position for operating the machine under normal working conditions. Ensure that the rear lights are in the lowered position for driving the machine on public roads. Refer to Operation and Maintenance Manual, "Roading the Machine" for further information. 3. Start the machine. 4. Raise all lowered work tools in order to pass over any obstacles. Fully raise the stabilizers.
