Operation
Lifting the Machine
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Lifting the Machine
General
DANGER Do not stand underneath the raised load during the lifting/lowering procedure. Stand clear and
to one side until the load has been safely lowered. Make sure that the area is clear of other people before
lowering the load. If you do not follow these precautions you or others could be killed or seriously injured.
1. Park the machine on solid, level ground.
Refer to: Stopping and Parking (Page 40).
2. Turn the ignition key to the off position.
3. Stop the engine.
4. Install the articulation lock.
Refer to: Articulation Lock (Page 42).
5. Make sure there are no loose items in the cab or on the machine.
6. Check the unladen weight of the machine.
Refer to: Static Dimensions (Page 129).
7. Attach the lifting chain to the single lifting point on the machine. Refer to Figure 39.
Figure 39.
A Lifting label
8. Alternatively, machine can be lift using the lift points provided on the carrier plate. Contact your local JCB
dealer for more information. Refer to Figure 40.