LOWERING THE CRANE
1. Raise load high enough to allow for clearance.
2. Grasp the handle firmly with both hands. Securely
hold on to the long ram handle so your hands do not
slip and ensure the release valve does not rapidly
lower.
3. Carefully open the Release Valve by slowly
turning the handle counterclockwise. (Do not allow
bystanders around the crane or under the load when
lowering the crane.
4. After removing crane from the load, lower to
lowest resting position to reduce exposure to rust
and contamination.
WARNING: USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
LOWERING THE CRANE. THE LONG RAM
HANDLE MAY TURN RAPIDLY. OPENING THE
RELEASE VALVE TOO FAST CAN CAUSE THE
CRANE TO LOWER RAPIDLY. FAILURE TO HEAD
THESE WARNINGS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
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