Ditch Witch JT30AT - Manual (Page 156)

JT30 /JT30 All Terrain Operator’s Manual
Systems and Equipment - 156
Pipeloader
CMW
Do not Overwork the Pipe
Never exceed the bend radius for your pipe. See “Recommended Bend Limits” on page 76. Do not
oversteer.
Pipeloader
Remove/Install Pipe Box
NOTICE: Bending pipe more sharply than recommended will damage pipe and cause failure.
Electric shock. Contacting electric lines will cause death or serious injury.
Know location of lines and stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Do not attempt to load and unload pipe while drilling or backreaming. Unprotected worker can be
injured by electric strike.
• On electrical jobsite, load and unload pipe only if loader is wearing electrically insulating boots and
gloves.
Crushing weight. If load falls or moves it could kill or crush you. Use
proper procedures and equipment or stay away.
To help avoid injury:
• Always walk around unit and check for obstructions before moving load.
• Use crane capable of supporting the equipment's size and weight. See page 234 or measure and
weigh equipment before lifting.
• Never remove pins from ends of pipe box until you have attached lifting device. Box may fall if pipe
lift switch is pressed without end pins in place.
• Lift only one box of pipe at a time.
• Do not take your eyes off moving load. Always look in the direction load is moving.
• Never swing a load over people.