RT 700E Series Crane Operator’s and Safety Handbook - Foreword

Oct 24, 2026

Operator’s and safety handbook for the Grove RT 700E series crane, compiled to support proper operation and maintenance. Guidance covers safe setup and operation, operator information and qualifications, crane stability and structural strength, load and lifting procedures, and key hazard definitions including DANGER, CAUTION, and NOTE. It includes table-of-contents sections on electrocution, crushing, personnel handling, travel operation, maintenance topics, work practices, transporting, shutdown, and cab controls and indicators.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages88

Reading Time3 h 42 min

AccessFree to download

Section 1 - Introduction

General

Noise Vibration Test Results

Section 2 - Safety Precautions

General

Operator’s Information

Operator’s Qualifications

Crane Stability/Structural Strength

Load Charts

Work Site

Lifting Operations

Counterweight

Multiple Crane Lifts

Load Moment Indicating Systems

Two-Blocking

Work Area Definition System

Electrocution Hazard

Set Up and Operation

Electrocution Hazard Devices

Electrical Contact

Special Operating Conditions and Equipment

Crushing Hazards

Personnel Handling

Travel Operation

Maintenance

Service and Repairs

Lubrication

Tires

Wire Rope

Batteries

Engine

Work Practices

Crane Access

Job Preparation

Working

Lifting

Hand Signals

Transporting the Crane

Shutdown

Boom Extension/Jib

Cold Weather Operation

Section 3 - Cab Controls and Indicators

Engine Controls and Indicators

OPERATOR’SAND SAFETY HANDBOOK RT 700E SERIES CRANE S/N REVISED: SEPTEMBER, 2000 FOREWORD This handbook has been compiled to assist you in properly operating and maintaining your Grove Crane. Before placing the crane in service, take time to thoroughly familiarize yourself with the contents of this manual. After all sections have been read and understood, retain the manual for future reference in a readily accessible location. The Grove Crane has been designed for maximum performance with minimum maintenance. With proper care, years of trouble-free service can be expected. Constant improvement and engineering progress makes it necessary that we reserve the right to make specification and equipment changes without notice. Grove Worldwide and our Dealer Network want to ensure your satisfaction with our products and customer support. Your local dealer is the best equipped and most knowledgeable to assist you for parts, service and warranty issues. They have the facilities, parts, factory trained personnel, and the information to assist you in a timely manner. We request that you first contact them for assistance. If you feel you need factory assistance, please ask the dealer’s service management to coordinate the contact on your behalf. Engine operating procedures and routine maintenance procedures are supplied in a separate manual with each crane, and should be referred to for detailed information. Information in this manual does not replace federal, state, or local regulations, safety codes, or insurance requirements. The definitions of DANGER, CAUTION, and NOTE as used in this manual apply as follows. DANGER A DANGER NOTE IS USED TO EMPHASIZE THAT IF AN OPERATION, PROCEDURE, OR PRACTICE IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, DEATH OR INJURY TO PERSONNEL MAY RESULT. CAUTION A CAUTION IS USED TO EMPHASIZE THAT IF AN OPERATION, PROCEDURE, OR PRACTICE IS NOT FOLLOWED EXACTLY, EQUIPMENT DAMAGE MAY RESULT. NOTE A note is used to emphasize an important procedure or condition. TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section 1-INTRODUCTION GENERAL ................................................................................ 1-1 NOISE VIBRATION TEST RESULTS ........................................................... 1-1 Section 2: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL ................................................................................ 2-1 OPERATOR’S INFORMATION ................................................................ 2-1 OPERATOR’S QUALIFICATIONS .............................................................. 2-2 CRANE STABILITY/STRUCTURAL STRENGTH .................................................. 2-3 Load Charts ............................................................................ 2-3 Work Site .............................................................................. 2-4 Lifting Operations ....................................................................... 2-4 Counterweight .......................................................................... 2-6 Multiple Crane Lifts ...................................................................... 2-6 LOAD MOMENT INDICATING SYSTEMS........................................................ 2-6 Two-Blocking ........................................................................... 2-6 Work Area Definition System............................................................... 2-7 ELECTROCUTION HAZARD ................................................................. 2-7 Set Up and Operation .................................................................... 2-8 Electrocution Hazard Devices .............................................................. 2-8 Electrical Contact ....................................................................... 2-9 Special Operating Conditions and Equipment .................................................. 2-9 CRUSHING HAZARDS .................................................

FAQs

What is the purpose of this RT 700E series crane handbook?

It is compiled to help users properly operate and maintain the Grove crane. It emphasizes reading and understanding all manual sections before placing the crane in service.

How do DANGER, CAUTION, and NOTE warnings differ?

A DANGER note highlights that failure to follow operations or procedures exactly may result in death or injury. A CAUTION note indicates equipment damage risk. NOTE emphasizes important procedures or conditions.

Which topics are covered under Section 2 safety precautions?

Section 2 includes operator information and qualifications, crane stability and structural strength, load charts and lifting operations, electrocution hazards, crushing hazards, personnel handling, travel operation, and maintenance-related safety areas.

Oct 24, 2026

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