SECTION II
CONTROLS AND OPERATION
1. Always consult the rating plate for the maximum load
52. DRUM COVER. A drum cover is provided (see Figure
which may be lifted with the various combinations of boom
2-7) to protect the drums and rope. If the drum cover is to be
length, boom angle, crawlers extended or retracted, and
used with the hoist rope in place, adjust boom angle to align
other variable factors which may be involved with lifting the
the hoist ropes with the slots in the cover. Close the
load.
remainder of the slot using the built-in VELCRO closure.
The cover is to be used for MACHINE STORAGE ONLY. Roll
2. When swinging the load, it should be near the machine
up and tie back the cover as shown before operating the
and as close to the ground as possible.
machine or when the machine is being lifted by the forward
lifting lugs.
3. Always pay out wire rope from the drums when the
boom is being lowered to prevent "two blocking" the hook
MACHINE OPERATION
block.
4. If the operator must leave the machine he should lower
GENERAL
all loads to the ground. The swing brake should beapplied to
The following operating suggestions are offered as a re-
prevent the upper from turning. Also disengage the engine
minder rather than as an attempt to instruct, since the Har-
clutch and apply the propel brake. Do not leave the ma-
nischfeger Corporation is well aware of the fact that a ma-
chinery turning over.
chine of this size is not entrusted to anyone except a fully
qualified operator.
Figure 2-7. Drum Cover
