TM 9-2320-279-10-2
M984E1 General Operating Procedures (Cont)
d. Rotate and Telescope Boom.
WARNING
Keep boom clear of all electrical lines and other
obstacles while operating crane. Serious injury or
death could result upon contact.
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. If
operator cannot see load during operation, operate
crane from REMOTE CONTROL UNIT (para 2-64).
Boom moving out of control could cause serious
injury or death.
Operator must keep control of load at all times. Load
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moving out of control could cause serious injury or
death.
CAUTION
Boom must be above vehicle sides for clearance. Hitting side
of vehicle with boom may cause damage to boom or vehicle.
Material handling crane/boom will strike outrigger frame-
work and tow A-frame during crane operations if the boom is
depressed below horizontal.
NOTE
Operate control levers with light, even pressure.
Moving lever slightly will cause slow movement of
crane. Moving lever to full travel will cause faster
movement of crane.
(1) Move SWING control lever (1) to CW position to move boom (2)
clockwise.
(2) Move SWING control lever (1) to CCW position to move boom (2)
counterclockwise.
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