¤ WARNING: For reasons of safety, always follow these safety precautions. 7. PRECAUTIONS DURING OPERATION 1-22 PRECAUTIONS WHEN LIFTING MACHINE When lifting the machine, always do as follows. ‡ Carry out the lifting operation on flat ground. ‡ Do not carry out the lifting operation with any person on the machine. ‡ Use wire rope that has ample strength to lift the weight of the machine. ‡ For details of the machine weight: See “25. SPECIFICATIONS”. The specifications are the standard specifications, so the method of lifting may differ according to the attachments and options actually installed.
When lifting machines with different attachment, please contact your Komatsu distributor for advice. ‡ Swing the upper structure so that it is at the sprocket end and set the upper structure parallel to the undercarriage when lifting. Work equipment position © See “13.3 METHOD OF LIFTING MACHINE”. ‡ When lifting the machine, pay careful attention to the center of gravity to maintain the balance. ‡ Do not go under the machine when it is raised. Travel in reverse direction Sprocket AM088990