TM 5-3820-276-10-1
0023
DRILL ROD STORAGE CARTRIDGE UNLOADING - Continued
WARNING
Do not let untrained personnel operate the crane. Only qualified personnel who have
received the necessary training should operate the crane. Crane operators must obey the
safety precautions that follow:
All overhead wire must be considered to be an energized line. Maintain a safe
clearance from all lines. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Never operate the crane unless the truck and crane are positioned on a level
surface, the downriggers are set, tires are off the ground, vehicle is level and the
brakes are engaged. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel.
Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Always make sure the load is rated for the lifting capacity of the crane as shown on
the load capacity chart before making a lift. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Make sure the boom is centered directly over the load before lifting. Do not drag
the load with the winch or boom. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to
personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Never lift more than one load at a time. Failure to comply may result in injury or
death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Do not position the load or the boom, even if there is no load attached, over a
person. The load or boom could fall and crush personnel. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an
injury.
Do not allow the snatch block to contact the boomsheave head while winching or
extending the boom. This can cause the load to fall or the cable to break. Failure to
comply may result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the
event of an injury.
Never allow personnel to ride the load, sling, or hook. Failure to comply may result
in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an injury.
Always stay clear of the downriggers during crane operation. Failure to comply
may result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an
injury.
Do not allow unauthorized personnel or equipment within 10 ft (3 M) of the crane
during operation. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel. Seek
medical attention in the event of an injury.
Do not leave the crane unattended with a suspended load. Failure to comply may
result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical attention in the event of an
injury.
Do not handle wire cable with bare hands. Always wear gloves when handling wire
cable. Failure to comply may result in injury or death to personnel. Seek medical
attention in the event of an injury.
Do not wrap cable around the load in place of a chain or sling. The load could fall.
Use only approved chains and slings to secure a load. Failure to comply may
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