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1.7 Notes on the operating instructions
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1.7 Notes on the operating instructions
These operating instructions are not a training manual for prospective crane
operators. All descriptions have been written explicitly for crane operators
who have been trained to operate truck cranes.
These operating instructions are designed as a reference manual. They pro-
vide either a brief or a detailed explanation to the crane driver, based on his
prior knowledge, of the individual operating steps and procedures.
1.7.1 What do the symbols used mean?
The following designations and symbols are used in the operating instruc-
tions and in the maintenance manual to highlight particularly important
information.
The vertical line to the left of the hazards and warnings indicates that: This
text, regardless of its length, relates to the warning symbol.
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This symbol indicates hazards related to the described operation, which
can endanger persons. The type of danger (e.g. danger to life, risk of injury
or risk of crushing) usually precedes the warning.