Gradall 544B Operation Manual - Manual (Page 29)

SLOPE PILE CARRIAGE QUICK - SWITCH MOUNTED WINCH
PRECAUTIONS
Level handler before tilting carriage to
engage load (refer to page 19).
Always level handler before lifting a load
more than four feet above ground.
Capacity:
Maximum load capacity for slope pile carriage is
shown on serial number plate (located on right cab
wall). However, maximum capacity may be used
only in areas where it does not exceed capacities
shown on standard carriage/fork capacity chart
(located on dashboard). Follow standard chart to
determine capacities for other areas of boom
extension/elevation pattern.
Controls
The carriage tilt lever controls carriage tilt.
Approach load with forks centered on load and
stop handler.
Level handler before tilting carriage to engage
load.
Tilt carriage to left or right to align forks with load
and engage load.
Raise load slightly and then level carriage.
Travel with load lowered to travel position (load
approximately one foot above ground).
If your unit is equipped with a multi-function
auxiliary control lever, refer to page 30.
The auxiliary control lever is used to tilt slope
carriage. Push lever forward to tilt carriage counter-
clockwise or pull lever to rear to tilt clockwise.
Procedure:
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PRECAUTIONS
Maximum winch load capacity is reduced
from normal carriage/fork load rating
(refer to next heading - Capacity).
Always level the handler before lifting a
load more than four feet above ground
level (refer to page 19).
Travel with load and boom lowered to
travel position (load approximately one
foot above ground).
Always lower load to rest before leaving
handler.
Capacity:
The winch maximum load capacity is shown on serial
number plate (located on right cab wall). However,
maximum capacity may be used only in areas where
it does not exceed capacities shown on standard
carriage/fork capacity chart (located on dashboard).
Also note that maximum winch capacity is less than
carriage/fork maximum capacity. Capacity rating is
based on load being lifted and suspended vertically
from the boom and with no load on forks.
A side load or a swinging load can cause the
handler to tip over and/or damage the
boom.
Observe the following Special Precautions:
SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS
Never drag the load; lift vertically.
Use tag lines to guide and steady a
suspended load whenever possible. Tag
lines must be long enough to keep
helpers clear of load.
Beware of wind; wind can cause a
suspended load to swing and cause
dangerous side loads - even with tag
lines.
Start, travel, turn and stop slowly to
prevent load from swinging.
Weight of all rigging (slings, etc.) must be
included as part of load.
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