Towing And Being Towed; Lifting Operation By Using Bucket With Hook - Komatsu PW98MR-10 Operation & Maintenance Manual

PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
• When swinging the upper structure on the loading platform, lower the work equipment, retract it, and per-
form the operation slowly.
• Always fold the mirrors and radio antenna.
For the method of folding the mirrors and antenna, see "METHOD FOR ADJUSTING MIRRORS (3-139)"
and "STOW ANTENNA (3-210)".
For machines equipped with a cab, always lock the door after loading the machine. The door may open
during transportation.
For details, see "TRANSPORTATION (3-211)".
• When it is necessary to remove handrails and steps, take care not to lose removed handrails and steps.
Install the removed handrails and steps securely.

TOWING AND BEING TOWED

PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING AND BEIN TOWED
Always use the correct towing equipment and towing method. Any mistake in the selection of the wire rope or
drawbar or the method of towing a disabled machine and being towed may lead to serious personal injury or
death.
For towing, see "PRECAUTIONS FOR TOWING MACHINE (3-226)".
• Always confirm that the wire rope or drawbar used for towing has ample strength for the weight of the ma-
chine being towed.
• Never use the wire rope which has cut strands (A), re-
duced diameter (B), or kinks (C). There is a danger that
the rope may break during the towing operation.
• Always wear leather gloves when handling the wire rope.
• Never tow a machine on a slope.
• During the towing operation, never stand between the tow-
ing machine and the machine being towed.

LIFTING OPERATION BY USING BUCKET WITH HOOK

PRECAUTIONS FOR LIFTING OPERATIONS
Falling of a lifted load or tipping over of the machine can cause serious personal injury or death. Always observe
the following.
• Do not perform lifting work on slopes, soft ground, or other places where the machine is not stable.
• Use wire rope that conforms to the specified standard.
• Determine the signals to be used and place a signalman in position.
• Prohibit anyone to enter into place where there is danger of contact with a raised load or the danger from a
falling load.
• It is dangerous if a raised load hits any person or structure. When swinging or operating the work equip-
ment, check carefully that the surrounding area is safe.
• Do not start, swing, or stop the machine suddenly. It is dangerous that the lifted load may swing.
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