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2.
Depress swing brake foot pedal on left side of the
cab under front console to stop boom swing.
3.
When swinging has stopped, push the SWING
BRAKE control to engage swing lock.
RAISING AND LOWERING BOOM
WARNING
Before raising the boom, ensure the
area above and beneath the boom is
clear of all objects and personnel.
1.
To raise boom, pull BOOM lift control lever back
toward you and hold until boom reaches desired
angle.
WARNING
Before lowering the boom, make certain
the area beneath the boom is clear of all
objects and personnel.
WARNING
When lowering the boom, let out hoist
cable to prevent twoblocking the boom
nose and the hook block.
CAUTION
The closer the load is carried to the
boom nose, the more important it
becomes to let out hoist cable as the
boom is lowered.
2.
To lower boom, push BOOM lift control lever
forward, away from you, and hold until boom reaches
desired angle.
Boom Lift Control Pedal.
NOTE
The boom may also be raised or
lowered using the boom lift control
pedal.
1.
Depress toe of pedal to lower boom angle.
2.
Depress heel of pedal to raise boom.
TELESCOPING (EXTENDING) BOOM
WARNING
When extending the boom, let out hoist
cable to prevent twoblocking the boom
nose and hook block.
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