2.3 Precautions for operation Safety 2.3.5 Towing When towing Serious injury or death could result if a disabled machine is towed incorrectly or if there is a mistake in the selection or inspection of the wire rope. For towing, see "Towing the machine (3-110)". z Always wear leather gloves when handling wire rope. z During the towing operation, never stand between the tow- ing machine and the machine being towed. z Never tow a machine on a slope. GK032071 z Never use a wire rope which has cut strands (A), reduced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is danger that the rope may break during the towing operation. GK032072 2-28 WA150-5H – VEAM934100