3.4 Transportation Operation 3.4.3 Lifting machine z When lifting the machine, if the wire rope is not fitted correctly the machine may fall and cause serious injury or even death. Raise the machine 100 to 200 mm (3.9 to 7.9 in) from the ground, check that the machine is hori- zontal and that there is no slack in the wire rope, then continue to lift the machine. z Before lifting the machine, always stop the engine and lock the brakes. Lock front frame and rear frame with safety bar. Lifting operations using a crane must be carried out by a qualified operator. z Never raise the machine with any worker on it.
z Always make sure that the wire rope used for lifting the machine is of ample strength for the weight of the machine. z Never try to lift the machine at any position or in any posture other than the posture specified. z Never go under the machine when it is raised. When the machine is raised, check that there is no oil leak- age from the hydraulic circuits. When carrying out the lifting operation, please contact your KOMATSU distributor. NOTE The lifting procedure applies to machines with standard specifications. The method of lifting differs according to the attachments and options actually installed. In such cases, please con- tact your KOMATSU distributor for information.
For details of the weight, see "Weight table (3-103)". 3-102 WA150-5H – VEAM934100 WARNING WARNING CAUTION CAUTION