Gradall G6-42P (91404003_Before 0160004017) Operation Manual - Manual (Page 37)

Form No. 20027 • G6-42P Owner/Operator Manual
SWING MAST
SIDE
SHIFT
WARNING !
Do not handle a load with Swing
Mast attachment until you study
& understand the “Swing Mast
Capacity Chart”. If your handler
does not have a “Swing Mast
Capacity Chart”, ask your
supervisor to get one before using
the attachment.
WARNING !
Observe all precautions and load
capacity limits when handling load
with swing mast.
Swing Mast
Controls:
Figure 14-8
The carriage tilt cylinder is used to tilt
the mast and the carriage. Tilt lever
controls mast tilt.
• Press right switch up to “SIDE SHIFT” to activate side shift function. Move
auxiliary hydraulic lever in appropriate direction.
• Press left switch down to “SWING” to activate swing function. Move auxiliary
lever in appropriate direction.
• Press right switch down to “MAST” to activate mast function. Move auxiliary
lever in appropriate direction.
Installation Procedure:
1. Remove carriage/fork combination or other attachment from boom head.
See Page 14.1
2. Install swing mast on boom head and connect auxiliary hydraulic hoses to
swing mast diversion valve hoses. Also connect electrical cable at boom head.
Operation:
• Always lower carriage fully in mast and position forks straight ahead before
engaging load.
• To travel with a load, keep forks straight ahead and lower load to approximately
one foot above ground.
• Inspect supporting surface at delivery point and have it leveled if necessary.
• Level handler before raising load.
• If necessary, perform a “dry-run” (unloaded) of delivery to determine best
position for handler.
• Use a signal person to assist in positioning the load if necessary.
Personnel Work Platform
The material handler operator and personnel in the platform must read
and understand the separate personnel work platform manual, included
with the attachment, prior to using the platform.
Capacity:
The Gradall personnel work platform is designed to carry a maximum of 3
occupants. The load includes personnel, materials, tools, etc. The maximum
capacity of your work platform is based on specific model material handler/
work platform combination. To determine maximum load capacity for given
operating ranges, consult the proper load capacity chart (furnished with
platform) for the material handler and work platform in use. If your handler
is not equipped with the proper personnel work platform capacity
chart, get one before using the attachment.
Installation Procedure:
1. Remove carriage/fork combination or other attachment from boom head.
See Page 14.1
Operation:
• Gradall Personnel Work Platforms are approved for use only on Gradall Material
Handlers equipped with the proper platform capacity chart.
• When lifting personnel, use only a Gradall manufactured personnel work
platform. No other platform is approved for use on Gradall Material Handlers.
WARNING !
Do not use the Personnel Work
Platform until you study &
understand the “ Capacity Chart”.
If your handler does not have the
correct “Personnel Work Platform
Capacity Chart”, ask your
supervisor to get one before using
the attachment.
WARNING !
Do not use a boom mounted winch
while the platform is mounted to
the boom.
14.7