3-40 BA 1001/1501/2001 us – Edition 3.3 * * 12001b330.fmOperation3.29 Lifting the machineSafety instructions• The crane and the lifting gear must have suitable dimensions.• Crane handling the machine requires suitable lifting gear.• Secure the machine against unintentional movement!WARNUNGWARNINGWAccident hazard due to incorrect loading!Can cause severe injury or death.• Ensure that no one is near the machine!• Have loads fastened and crane operators guided by experienced persons only!The person guiding the crane operator must be within sight or sound of him!• Ensure that the crane and the lifting gear (cables, chains) have sufficient load-bearing capacity!• Raise the machine only if the skip is empty!• Stay clear of suspended loads!• It is essential that you read the safety instructions at the beginning of this chap-ter and follow any other safety instructions relevant in your country!ImportantUse OSHA-rated and approved lifting devices capable lifting the machine,attachments, options and accumulated debris. Refer to the general weightguidelines in the specification section of this manual. Do not attempt to lift themachine with any type of crane including wheel loaders unless the crane oper-ator is qualified to lift loads in craning operations. The crane operator shall beknowledgable of OSHA 1910 craning regulations☞Load the machine as follows:• Empty the skip• Lower the skip• Stop and park the machine• Lock the control levers– see chapter 3.28 Locking the control levers on page 3-38• The rollbar can be lowered to reduce the transport height.• Put the cente-pivot prop in place• Use suitable lifting gear, chains, etc.
