OPERATOR'S MANUAL

33LIFTING OF THE EXCAVATOR
B Lifting Procedure for the
Excavator
To avoid personal injury or death.
A Do not lift the excavator other than at
the 3 points as illustrated.
A Do not use the ROPS for lifting the
excavator.
C General guidelines for lifting
1. Lifting position. (see right illustration)
(1) Pull in the boom completely towards
rear.
(2) Pull in the arm completely.
(3) Pull in the bucket completely.
(4) Swing the boom 0.17 to 0.26 rad. (10 to
15 degrees) to the right from the central
position.
(5) Insert the swing lock pin.
2. Attaching the chains / straps.
(1) Always hook the excavator at three
points. (one on the boom and right and
left of the dozer blade)
(2) Always use a shackle on each lifting
hole when attaching the straps.
(3) Use cushioning material at all places
where the straps contact the machine.
3. Tackle
Choose components with enough strength.
4. Lifting
(1) Lift slowly and safely
(2) Do not enter the excavator area when
lifting.
(3) Lift the excavator horizontally. (Modify
connections according to needs)
(1) Shackle