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Lifting and Transporting BS 50-2
3.2 Transporting the Rammer
Overview
This rammer can be transported in a vehicle, or manually, depending on job site
conditions and distance to be traveled.
NOTICE: Do not tow this rammer.
Requirements
Engine stopped and cool to the touch
Lifting devices and gear
Fuel tank drained (if transporting horizontally)
Transporting
in a vehicle
Perform the procedure below to transport the rammer in a vehicle.
1. Lift the rammer into the transport vehicle. See Lifting the Rammer.
2. Secure the rammer to the transport vehicle in the upright position to prevent it
from tipping, falling, or rolling.
If the rammer cannot be secured in the upright position,
a. Drain the fuel tank to prevent fuel from leaking from the cap (c).
b.
Lay the rammer down only as shown and tie it to the vehicle at points
(a)
and
(b)
.
Transporting
manually
Rollers (d) enable the rammer to be rolled from one location to another. Perform
the procedure below to transport the rammer manually.
1. Drain the fuel tank to prevent fuel from leaking from the cap.
2. Lay the rammer down as shown.
3. Raise the rammer by the lifting handle (b).
4. Roll the rammer forward or backward as needed.
WARNING
Lifting injury. This machine is too heavy to lift without mechanical assistance.
f Do not attempt to lift or carry the rammer without using appropriate lifting
devices and gear as described in Lifting the Rammer.
a
d
c
b
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