OPERATION 3.21 TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING OF THE SHOVEL 3.21 TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING OF THE SHOVEL Before Disassembling, Lifting or Transporting this Shovel contact your local Komatsu Service Station for all the neces- sary instructions for safe and economic disassembling, lift- ing and transportation procedures of your Shovel. 3.21.1 DISASSEMBLING OF THE SHOVEL The Shovel is being transported disassembled into its main com- ponents. Disassembling of the Shovel must be carried out only by per- sonnel with special knowledge of the Shovel. Improper dis- assembling procedures can cause severe accidents with personal injury.
The sequence of disassembly can be derived from the Assembly Procedure Manual in part 3 of this Binder. Disassembling is basi- cally the reverse order of the assembling procedure. 3.21.2 TRANSPORTATION AND LIFTING The transport dimensions and weights of the Shovel’s compo- nents are listed in the separate booklet "Specifications" in part 3 of this binder. Observe the operating permits of the low loader used for trans- portation. They contain the permissible load, loading width and height. G Observe the federal, state and local laws and regulations for transportation of heavy units. Know the safety rules and laws before you transport this Shovel.
G Make sure the low loader and the components of the Shovel are equipped with the correct safety devices. G Secure the Shovel and all components transported on the low loader against movement. 273 WARNING WARNING WARNING