OPERATION 13.2 PRECAUTION FOR LOADING After loading the machine in the specified position, secure it in place as follows. 1. Lower the work equipment slowly. 2. Apply the safety lock to lock all the control levers securely. 3. Turn the starting switch to the OFF position and stop the engine. Remove the key from the starting switch. 4. Lock front frame and rear frame with safety bar. 5. Put blocks in front and behind the wheels, and secure the machine with chains or rope to prevent the machine from moving during transporta- tion. 6. Always retract the cab radio antenna fully. 13.3 PRECAUTION FOR LIFTING UP THE VEHICLE DANGER !
Before lifting up the vehicle be sure the engine is stopped and not running. be sure the parking brake lock is on. be sure the safety lock bar is in LOCK position, to prevent vehicle from articulating and causing the load to shift and be unstable. ! Take caution when lifting up the vehicle with wire ropes, to prevent accidents or possible dropping of the vehicle. If wire cables are not strapped properly, severe injury or death could result. ! After raising the vehicle 100 to 200 mm above the ground, check the posture to be sure it is horizontal and check the wire ropes to be sure there is no slack. WARNING !
All lifting operations by crane or any other device must be performed by qualified persons only. ! The vehicle must be unmanned. Be sure no-one is in the vehicle prior to lifting. ! Be sure all wire ropes being used are of adequate strength for the vehicle weight. ! Do not attach ropes in any other positions or places other than what is specified or use any other lifting posture other than specified in the this procedure. 2-60