Stellar Industries 28000 - Manual (Page 9)

5 Operation 5
Crane Precautions
1. Movement of the control levers should be
slow and smooth to meter oil flow for safe
operation. Avoid jerky and sudden
movements.
2. The crane controls should be clearly marked
with decals. If these are missing or
illegible,replace immediately. (See Chapter
5: Decals)
3. Lift load slightly off the ground to check the
safety of the cargo. Do not use stability to
determine the safety. Consult the capacity
charts and strictly adhere to them.
4. Be constantly aware of the boom position
when operating the controls.
5. The boom tip should be centered directly
over the load before making the lift to avoid
swinging.
6. Do not drag loads with the crane.
7. Do not attempt to lift fixed loads.
8. Do not load boom in a sideways direction.
9. Know the weight of the rigging and load to
avoid overloading the crane.
10. Do not extend or rotate a load over
anyone.
11. Wear protective gear such as hard hat,
safety glasses, steel-toed boots, and gloves.
Crane Transport
Before transporting the crane, do the following:
1. The crane must be in the stored position.
2. Outriggers must be securely stowed and not
extended horizontally or vertically.
3. Hook and sheave assemblies must be
securely fastened to prevent swinging.
4. All loose accessories, tools, and remote
controls must be securely stored in their
respective compartments or fasteners.
5. The PTO must be disengaged.
6. The parking brake must not be released
until all of the above procedures are
completed.
7. Do not drive the carrier vehicle while a load
is present on the hook.
8. Do not drive the carrier vehicle with less
than proper tire inflation.
9. Do not drive the carrier vehicle in areas
where the vertical clearance is unknown.
10. Do not allow personnel to ride on the
equipment during transport.
The crane MUST be in the stored position before transporting.
Hook Precautions
1. Hooks are designed and manufactured to lift
specific loads. The specified rated load of a
hook applies to loads held uniformly in direct
tension and does not take into account
shock loads, hook tip loading, side loading,
bending, torsional, or related loads.
2. Do not attempt to lift a load that is larger
than the load rating of the hook.
3. Never use a hook’s yield point as an
indicator of its capacity.
4. Do not use a hook to lift personnel.
5. Know the rated load of the hook in use.
6. Never weld attachments to a finished hook
in field applications. This will alter and
destroy the design properties of the hook
material.
7. Keep fingers, hands, body, and loose
clothing from between the hook and the
load.
8. Avoid shock loading.
9. Inspect the hook regularly for excessive wear
and maintain it in safe operating condition.