Operation—Operating the Machine Lifting CAUTION: Lifting requires special care. Observe these rules when lifting with the machine: T133649 –UN–02NOV00 Never use machine to lift people Do not exceed lift capacity limits Keep everyone clear of raised loads Never attach sling or chain to bucket teeth Use tether lines to guide loads Use hand signals to communicate with others Without Bucket Loop 1. Use proper rigging to attach and stabilize loads. 2. Without bucket loop: Curl bucket and retract arm. Fasten sling or chain to bucket pivot pin. T135070 –UN–02NOV00 With bucket loop: Curl bucket and retract arm. Fasten sling or chain to bucket loop. With Bucket Loop 3.
Check stability by carefully doing a trial lift: Raise load just off of ground Swing load all the way to one side Move load slowly away from machine Lower load immediately if machine is not stable TX03679,0001781 –19–15MAR07–1/1 2-3-12 010609 PN=82