3-44 OM 803 us – Edition 3.7 * * 803b330.fm
Operation
Lifting the machine
Accident hazard due to incorrect loading!
Can cause serious injury or death.
• Ensure that no one is near the machine!
• Have loads fastened and crane operators guided by experienced persons
only! The person guiding the crane operator must be within sight or sound
of him.
• Ensure that the crane and the lifting gear (cables, chains) have sufficient
lifting capacity!
• Raise the machine only if the standard bucket is empty.
• Stay clear of suspended loads!
• Secure the machine against unintentional movement!
• It is essential that you read the safety instructions at the beginning of this
chapter and follow any other safety instructions relevant in your country!
• Lock the upper carriage – see chapter Upper carriage lock on page 3-25!
• Ensure that the lifting gear has the required lengths L1 and L2.
In order to avoid damage to the machine and the lifting gear:
• Lower the rollbar during crane lifting
– see Lowering the rollbar on page 3-34.
• Remove the window if the machine is equipped with the shatter protection
option
– see Shatter protection (option) (from serial no. AI00967) on page 3-
48.
Use OSHA-rated and approved lifting devices capable lifting the excavator,
attachments, options and accumulated debris. Refer to the general weight
guidelines in the specification section of this manual.
Do not attempt to lift the excavator with any type of crane including wheel load-
ers unless the crane operator is qualified to lift loads in craning operations. The
crane operator shall be knowledgable of OSHA 1910 craning regulations.
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