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Operation Section
Operation
Inspect the mat
erial handling arm and the
attachments for wear and damage. Ensure that the
load is properly attached to the material handling arm
before you ope
rate the machine.
Note: The physical size and the weight of the lo ad
determines t
he lifting point that is appropriate.
Whenever it is possible, use the lifting point 1. This
will improve the stability and this will reduce the
movement of t
he load. Refer to the Operation and
Maintenance Manual, “Material Handling Arm Rated
Load” for the limitations on the weight.
Note: Use only Caterpillar 9V-2714 Hook and
Caterpillar 9V-2715 Shackletoattachaloadtothe
material ha
ndling arm. Never use an open hook. Use
a line that is rated for 2.5 times the weight of the load.
Do not allow anyone to be near a suspended load
unless the
position lock pin is installed. If the lift
arms must be raised to handle a tall load, do not
allow anyone to be near the suspended load un-
less the li
ft arms are blocked. Failure to follow the
instructions or heed the warnings could result in
injury or death.
Two Person Operation
Attaching A Load
1. Verify tha
t the load does not exceed the weight
limit. Refer to the Operation and Maintenance
Manual, “Material Handling Arm Rated Load” for
the rated
load capacities.
2. Keep all personnel out of the work area at all
times, ex
cept when you are attaching or removing
a load.
3. Enter th
e machine. Start the engine.
4. Disengage the parking brake.
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Illustration 59
5. Keep the loader
arms in the fully lowered position.
Slowly position the material handling arm until
either lifting point 1 or the lifting point 2 is directly
above the load
.
6. Tilt the material handling arm forward until the
hook is sligh
tly higher tha n the load in order to
minimize swinging of the load.
7. Stop the engi
ne.
8. Wait as the second person attaches the load
securely to t
he hook. The second person needs
to ensure that the hook clasp is in the locked
position.
9. Ensure that ALL personnel have left the work area.
10. Start the eng
ine.
11. Disengage the parking brake.
12. Slowly tilt back the material handling arm until the
material handling arm is fully tilted back.
13. Stop the engine.
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Illustration 60
14. Wait as the second person installs the position
lock pin through the hole in the material handling
arm and the hole in the loader arm of the machine.
Note: This will prevent the material handling arm
from tilting forward.
15. Wait as the second person secures the load to
the tie-down points with a suitable line in order
to minimize load swing.