GROVE 2-1
CD3340B/YB4411 SAFETY PRACTICES
Published 04/07/2015 Control # 569-00
SECTION 2
SAFETY PRACTICES
SECTION CONTENTS
General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Signal Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Final Word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
GENERAL
Some of the SERVICE work involves the need to drive the
Crane. The operators manual supplied with each crane
contains the detailed safety practices relating to driving and
operating. These practices apply to the service technician
and should be read, understood and practiced.
Prior to performing any service on the crane, considerations
should be given to factors that may have an effect upon
safety; not only for the mechanic; but also the bystanders.
SIGNAL WORDS
This symbol means Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety
is involved! The symbol is used with the following signal
words to attract your attention to safety messages found on
the decals and throughout this manual. The message that
follows the symbol contains important information about
Safety. To avoid injury and possible death, carefully read
the message! Be sure to fully understand the causes of
possible injury or death.
Signal Word
It is a distinctive word on safety decals and throughout this
manual that alerts the viewer to the existence and relative
degree of the hazard.
NOTE: The information in this manual does not replace
any safety rules and laws used in your area. Before
operating the crane, learn the rules and laws for
your area. Make sure the machine has the correct
equipment according to these rules and laws.
Your safety and the safety of others in the work area depend
significantly upon your knowledge and understanding of all
correct operating and service practices and procedures for
this machine
DANGER
The signal word DANGER denotes that an extremely
hazardous situation exists on or near the machine which
would result in high probability of death or irreparable
injury if proper precautions are not taken.
WARNING
The signal word WARNING denotes a hazard exists on or
near the machine which could result in injury or death if
proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
The signal word CAUTION denotes a reminder of safety
practices or directs attention to unsafe practices on or
near the machine which could result in personal injury if
the proper precautions are not taken.
CAUTION
The signal word CAUTION without the safety alert symbol
denotes a hazard that will cause property damage if the
proper precautions are not taken.
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