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GENERAL
This manual will help you operate your IMT crane correctly and safely. The manual does not
replace any government regulations, safety codes or insurance carrier requirements. Read and
understand the manual and all safety procedures for this crane prior to operation.
WARNING
Failure to read, understand and follow any
safety procedures for this equipment may
result in death, serious injury or equipment
damage.
Use caution and common sense. Refer to ANSI/ASME B30.5, the standard for Telescoping and
Mobile Boom Cranes, for more information on crane design and test criteria. (Contact the
American Society of Mechanical Engineers at
www.asme.org
for information on ANSI/ASME
B30.5.) Crane operators must also be familiar with OSHA 29CFR, Subpart N, Article 1926.550
and CAL-OSHA Title 8, Article 93 (California).
CRANE AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT MODIFICATIONS
Do not modify your crane with anything other than IMT approved equipment. If in doubt, contact
IMT prior to making modifications. DO NOT alter or modify any safety device! All safety devices
must be inspected, tested and maintained in proper working condition.
Decals regarding crane safety and operation are safety equipment and must be maintained.
Decals must be kept clean and legible.
OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
You must maintain and operate this unit for the safest working conditions possible. You must
follow existing Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations governing the safe use and
maintenance, and must make sure anyone involved in equipment operation understands how to
operate and maintain the crane safely. Contact IMT or your IMT distributor for clarification.
WARRANTY
The equipment warranty on this unit will be void on any part of the unit subjected to misuse due
to overloading, abuse, lack of maintenance and unauthorized modifications. No warranty -
verbal, written or implied - other than the official, published IMT new machinery and equipment
warranty is valid with this unit.
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