4.22.4. LIFTING THE MACHINE DANGER 1. Crane operator should be well-trained and certified by an accredited crane operator testing organization. 2. Stop the engine. Take all safety precautions given in the operating & maintenance manual. 3. Hold the machine parallel to the ground when lifting. 4. Use certified cables, slings, shackles and hooks of adequate load rating. 5. Do not apply dynamic force to the cables and lifting equipment. 6. Never lift the machine while there is a person in the cab or on the machine. 7. Keep people away from the working area. Do not let anybody stay under or around the machine. 8. If installed, remove the optional attachments. Optional attachments may affect the balance of the machine. 9. Lift the machine from a level and firm ground. 10. Never lift the machine in the way other than shown below. Improper lifting can cause load to shift and cause injury. 11. Read, understand and obey all local and national regulations. 5) Secure the machine by using chains as seen in the figure. Determine chain attaching points on the trailer so that chain angle will be approximately 45 degrees. Tighten all the chains.
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Lift the machine evenly from a level and firm ground. 1) Start the engine, and set the attachments as illustrated. Make the upper structure face forward. Lower the outriggers to the ground. 2) Engage safety locking device. 3) Stop the engine, check the safety around the machine, and then get off. Close and lock the operator’s cab door, front windshield and engine hood securely. 4) As shown in the illustration, insert the lifting device with sufficient strength to carry the weight of the machine. On the front side, attach the wire rope around the boom. At rear side insert the wire rope under the outriggers and attach both sides to the lifting device on the top. 5) After installing all hoisting equipment, lift the machine a little to check its balance, if ok lift it slowly and evenly. DANGER
Never attempt to lift the machine by using the lifting eyes of the counterweight. Lifting eyes should break off due to excessive weight which may cause injury and damage.
