Stellar Industries 28000 - Manual (Page 10)

6 28000 Owner’s Manual
OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS
1. Operation is limited to the following
people:
A. Designated individual.
B. Trainees under direct supervision
of the designated individual.
C. Test or maintenance individual.
D. Crane Inspector.
2. Operators must meet the following
physical qualifications:
A. Vision of at least 20/30 Snellen in
one eye and 20/50 in the other,
with or without corrective lenses.
B. Ability to distinguish colors if color
differentiation is required.
C. Adequate hearing, with or
without a hearing aid.
D. No physical or emotional defects
that may create a hazard to the
operator or others.
E. Normal depth perception and
coordination.
3. In addition to the physical qualifications,
Operators must:
A. Demonstrate the ability to
understand all decals, the
owner’s manual, and any other
information required for safe
operation of the crane.
B. Be able to demonstrate the ability
to safely control the crane.
C. Know all safety regulations.
D. Be responsible for maintenance
requirements.
E. Understand and be fully capable
of implementing all emergency
procedures.
F. Understand the operating
procedures as outlined by this
manual, ANSI B30.2, and
Federal/State Laws.
Operator Information
OPERATOR CONDUCT
1. Operators will not engage in any
operation that would cause them to divert
attention away from the operation of the
crane.
2. Operators are responsible for all
operations under their direct control.
3. Operators will not leave a suspended
load unattended.
4. Operators will be familiar with the
equipment and the maintenance required
for proper care.
HANDLING THE LOAD
1. Size of the load:
A. Do not load the crane beyond
the rated capacity.
B. It is the responsibility of the
operator to know the weight of
the handled load.
2. Attaching the load:
A. Attach the load to the hook by
means of slings or other approved
devices.
B. Do not wrap the hoist rope
around the load.
3. Moving the load:
A. Make certain that the crane is
level and properly blocked.
B. Ensure that the load is secure and
balanced within the sling before
moving it.
C. Be sure that the crane is stable
before moving the load. Use
stabilizer pads to ensure the
proper distribution of weight.
D. Do not drag the load sideways.
E. Make sure the hook is brought
over the load to minimize
swinging.
F. No suspended load should pass
over a person.
G. Avoid sudden starts and stops
when moving a load.