TM 9-2320-269-10
SAFETY NOTES-POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE DERRICK OPERATION - CONTINUED
NEGATIVE SAFETY NOTES
DON'T
... Exceed the derrick load capacities.
... Boom down a load. Use your winch line.
... Touch or step onto the M876 truck while the derrick leg is around HOT LINES; the truck could be HOT.
... Get near HOT LINES with the derrick or any of the auxiliary equipment. If you must get near them, you
should be standing on the operator's platform, or in a work basket.
... Use winch for side pulls.
... Let the auger pull the derrick leg along down. Lower the derrick with the auger.
... Work over the downhill side if you have to position the M876 truck on a slope.
... Pull poles with the derrick leg. Use the pole puller.
... Ride on the derrick leg unless you are in the basket.
... Move the truck unless the derrick and auxiliary equipment is properly stowed.
... Drive the truck with the PTO engaged.
... Put loose tools in the basket; use a tool tray.
... Stand or sit on top of work basket.
... Use a ladder in the work basket.
... Try to get out of the basket when it's in the air.
... Operate the derrick in winds over 30 mph.
... Use graphite or any other conductive type lube on the Spirex boom extension.
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