RD 12A Lifting and Transportingwc_tx001556gb.fm 213 Lifting and Transporting3.1 Lifting the MachineSee Graphic: wc_gr003454Stop the engine.Locking the articulated joint lockarm (a)Before lifting the machine, make sure the articulated joint lockarm is inthe LOCKED position. Refer to section Articulation Joint Lockarm forinformation.LiftingUse lifting ropes or chains with an appropriate amount of load bearingcapacity. Attach the lifting ropes to the lifting eyes (b) on the machineusing hooks or shackles. Attach the other end of the ropes to the hookof the lifting equipment. The hook must have a lifting capacity whichwill support the weight of the machine. Refer to section Technical Datafor weight information. Lift the machine using four ropes, one ropeattached to each lifting eye and a spreader bar that prevents the ropesfrom contacting the machine.Crushing / machine damage hazards. Use only steel ropes or chainsfor lifting. Ropes or chains must have the suitable specified liftingcapacity and must be at least 2000 mm (6.5 ft.) long. Do not useimprovised ropes or chains.Do not stand under, or get onto, the machine while it is being lifted ormoved.WARNINGwc_gr003454abb
