TM 9-2320-279-10-2
M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
2-63. M984E1 CRANE OPERATION (MANUAL CONTROLS) (CONT).
e. Raise and Lower Load.
WARNING
Be sure that area is clear of personnel before moving
SWING control lever. Boom should be swung slow
enough so crane operator has complete control. Boom
moving out of control could cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
q Do not let cable become slack or cable may get
tangled on drum.
Do not drag load sideways on ground or damage to
crane may result.
(1) Operate SWING control lever (1) and center end of boom (2) directly
over load.
CAUTION
Release hook lock before connecting to load to avoid
damage to hook lock.
(2) Operate HOIST control lever (3) to raise or lower cable (4) and connect
load hook (5) to load.
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