MCL - Operation - Detach Jib from Attachment Head
Follow the procedure below to correctly detach the jib from the attachment head:
The MCL load sensor can be damaged if the jib is detached incorrectly from the
attachment head.
If the MCL load sensor is damaged when detaching the jib.
The MCL load sensor may break during subsequent lifts,
causing possible injury or death to personnel under the load.
The load sensor can be damaged if it is pinned between the ground and the jib while the jib is being detached from the attachment head.
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