National Crane 1300H Boom Truck Operator Manual

The National Crane 1300H is a telescopic boom crane mounted on a truck chassis. It drives to the site, sets up on outriggers, and lifts loads with the boom and winch. Most people reach for the operator manual when a used crane arrives without the book in the cab and the next operator needs the rules, controls and setup sequence in front of them.

What this manual helps you do

• Learn the controls and instruments before you climb into the cab for the first lift.
• Follow the setting up on outriggers sequence so the crane is level and stable before the boom moves.
• Read the load charts and anti-two block information that apply to the crane operation you are planning.
• Operate the boom and winch using the procedures the manual lays out.
• Prepare the crane for travel so the boom and outriggers are stowed properly before you leave the site.

Who this is for

A crane operator taking over a 1300H, whether new to the machine or relieving another driver, will use it to learn the control layout and the setup routine. A buyer of a used crane will want it in the cab so the operating rules and hand signals stay with the machine.

FAQ

Q: What do I receive and how is it organised?

A: You get the set: 2 PDF files, 182 pages in total, in English. Publication CTRL052-01 is the main manual at 92 pages, and Publication CTRL052-00 adds 90 pages. The text is searchable and copyable, and the manual is divided into Sections 1 to 6 plus Options.

Q: Which machine does it fit?

A: It is written for the National Crane 1300H boom truck, and the title reads "1300H Series Crane Operator's Manual."

Q: How does it fit what I'm doing?

A: If you're training an operator, planning a lift or putting operating rules on file for a site, you can search the text for the topic you need, such as crane operation or hand signals, and copy the passage into your own checklist or toolbox talk.

Keep the 1300H manual set on file, and the next operator has the controls, setup and travel procedures in one download.

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