Operation 3.4 Transportation
WA470-6H – VEAM946100 3-153
3.4.3 Lifting machine
WARNING
! When lifting the machine, if the wire rope is not fitted cor-
rectly the machine may fall and cause serious injury or even
death. Raise the machine 100 to 200 mm from the ground,
check that the machine is horizontal and that there is no
slack in the wire rope, then continue to lift the machine.
! Before lifting the machine, always stop the engine and lock
the brakes. Lock front frame and rear frame with safety bar.
Lifting operations using a crane must be carried out by a
qualified operator.
! Never raise the machine with any worker on it.
! Always make sure that the wire rope used for lifting the
machine is of ample strength for the weight of the machine.
! Never try to lift the machine at any position or in any posture
other than the posture specified.
! Never go under the machine when it is raised.
CAUTION
When the machine is raised, check that there is no oil leakage
from the hydraulic circuits.
When carrying out the lifting operation, please contact your
KOMATSU distributor.
NOTE
The lifting procedure applies to machines with standard specifi-
cations.
The method of lifting differs according to the attachments and
options actually installed. In such cases, please contact your
KOMATSU distributor for information.
For details of the weight, see "Weight table (3-154)".