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Make sure the hook is centered above the load to be lifted.
Side pulling will cause the load to swing and can cause injuries and damage to the crane.
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Make sure the crane and the rigging are rated for the load to be lifted.
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Slowly raise the load a few inches off the floor.
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Hold the load in this positon to verify that the crane brakes are working and the the load is balanced.
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Never leave a suspended load unattended.
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If the load is unbalanced, lower it and readjust the rigging.
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Once the load is ready to move, it should be lifted only far enoght to clear obstacles before starting to move it.
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