Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series User Manual

National Crane 3-29-2018 Control # 610-00 2-3
NBT40-1 SERIES OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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each person responsible for assembly, disassembly,
operation and maintenance of the equipment.
No personnel shall be allowed to climb onto the equipment or
enter the equipment cab or operator’s station unless
performance of their duties require them to do so, and then
only with knowledge of the operator or other qualified
person.
Allow No One
other than the operator to be on the
equipment while the equipment is operating or moving,
unless they are seated in a two-man cab.
Keep clear of moving outriggers to avoid crushing hazards.
Contact with moving components could result in death or
serious injury.
Do not remove the Load Chart/Reach Diagram, this
Operator Manual, or any decal from this equipment.
Inspect the equipment every day (before the start of each
shift). Ensure that routine maintenance and lubrication are
being dutifully performed. Don’t operate a damaged or poorly
maintained equipment. You risk lives when operating faulty
machinery - including your own.
If adjustments or repairs are necessary, the operator shall
notify the next operator.
OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified person is defined as one who by reason of
knowledge, training and experience is thoroughly familiar
with equipment operations and the hazards involved. Such a
person shall meet the operator qualifications specified in
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Regulations (United States Federal Law), in ASME B30.5
American National Standard, or in any other applicable
federal, state or local laws.
Ensure that all personnel working around the equipment are
thoroughly familiar with safe operating practices. You must
be thoroughly familiar with the location and content of all
placards and decals on the equipment. Refer to the
Appendix, A of this Manual for the locations of safety decals.
Decals provide important instructions and warnings and
must be read prior to any operational or maintenance
function.
You must be familiar with the regulations and standards
governing equipments and its operation. Work practice
requirements may vary slightly between government
regulations, industry standards, and employer policies so a
thorough knowledge of all such relevant work rules is
necessary.
An untrained operator subjects himself and others to death
or serious injury.
You must not operate this machine unless:
• You have been trained in the safe operation of this
machine.
• You read, understand, and follow the safety and
operating recommendations contained in the
manufacturer’s manuals, your employer’s work rules,
and applicable government regulations.
• You are sure the machine has been inspected and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
manuals and is operating properly.
• You are sure that all safety signs, guards, and other
safety features are in place and in proper condition.
Do not attempt to operate the equipment unless you are
trained and thoroughly familiar with all operational functions.
Controls and design may vary from equipment to equipment;
therefore, it is important that you have specific training on the
particular equipment you will be operating.
Training is ESSENTIAL for proper equipment operation.
Never jeopardize your own well-being or that of others by
attempting to operate equipment on which you have not
been trained.
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Manitowoc National Crane NBT40-1 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	National Crane NBT40-1 Series
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English