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- Page 1 GRAPPLE OPERATORS MANUAL PM-000112-A...
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Page 3: To The Purchaser
TO THE PURCHASER Congratulations on the purchase of your new DIGGA product! This product was carefully designed and manufactured to give you many years of dependable service. Only minor maintenance is required to keep it in top working condition. Be sure to observe all maintenance procedures and safety precautions in this manual and on any safety decals located on the product and on any equipment on which the attachment is mounted. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
SERVICE & PREPARATION FOR USE............5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION......SAFETY - WORKING WITH THE ATTACHMENT........BEFORE USE.................... 15 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS......... 16 MAINTENANCE..................SAFETY - STICKER LOCATION............... SPARE PARTS..................TROUBLESHOOTING................21 WARRANTY....................22 PM-000112-A Grapple Operators Manual - April 2018... -
Page 5: Service & Preparation For Use
SERVICE & PREPARATION FOR USE Your Digga Grapple is a user non serviceable part. Unauthorised disassembly will void warranty. All service and warranty must be performed by an authorised DIGGA service agent. Contact your local Digga dealer for details. To facilitate warranty or service, record the model and serial number of your unit in the space provided on this page. - Page 6 SERVICE & PREPARATION FOR USE To avoid any inconvenience before operation, please check that you have received the following item/s which you have ordered. Grapple Quick Couplers U-bolts Nuts Owners Manual PM-000112-A Grapple Operators Manual - April 2018...
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Page 7: Safety Precautions - General Information
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - GENERAL INFORMATION TAKE NOTE! THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY OR OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH. THIS SYMBOL MEANS: ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! - Page 8 At the completion of the useful life of the unit, drain all fluids and dismantle by separating the different materials (rubber, steel, plastic, etc.). Follow all federal, state and local regulations for recycling and disposal of the fluid and components. PM-000112-A Grapple Operators Manual - April 2018...
- Page 9 All bystanders should be kept a minimum of 20 feet (6 meters) away from the working area of the drive. • Do not allow Site workers to climb or ride on Rock Bucket or Grapple at any time, including while stationary, in operation or being moved or rotated.
- Page 10 Tighten loose nuts, capscrews and hydraulic connections. WARNING • Replace decals that are damaged or in unreadable condition. • Store unit in a dry and protected place. Leaving the unit outside will materially shorten its life. PM-000112-A Grapple Operators Manual - April 2018...
- Page 11 Grapple. • Operators, helpers, and other personnel working near the Grapple must wear steel-toe safety shoes, safety glasses, and hard hats as a minimum. Hearing protection, respirators, and personnel protective clothing will be specified in the site-specific Health and Safety Plan.
- Page 12 10. Always lower the loader arms or machine boom to the ground, shut off the engine and remove the key before getting off the unit. 11. Never use the Grapple on a machine that is not equipped with a cab or ROPS, and operator restraints (seat belts or equivalent devices).
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Page 13: Safety - Working With The Attachment
SAFETY - WORKING WITH THE ATTACHMENT WHEN DEALING WITH HYDRAULICS DURING ANY TYPE OF ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, OR OTHER WORK ON OR NEAR THIS PRODUCT ● Hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or death. Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible! ●... - Page 14 ● Make no modifications to your Grapple. ● When making repairs use only authorised Digga service agents, use only genuine Digga parts. For fasten ers, hydraulic hoses, or hydraulic fittings, use only properly rated parts. ● Replacement parts must also have safety signs attached.
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Page 15: Before Use
BEFORE USE The key feature of your Digga Grapple is low maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts, unauthorised disassembly will void warranty. SAFETY FIRST!! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE BEGINNING ANY MAINTENANCE. BEFORE FIRST USE • Inspect the attachment for shipping damage. If damage does exist, do not operate until the damaged parts have been replaced or repaired. -
Page 16: Installation And Operating Instructions
When a Grapple is purchased from Digga or a Digga Dealer/ Distributor the Grapple must be mounted onto a Digga Rock Bucket. Warranty will be void if the Grapple is fitted to any rock bucket other than a Digga Rock bucket without receiving written confirmation from your Digga Dealer. - Page 17 Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a trailer or truck. Disconnect hydraulic couplers during transportation. NOTE: THIS PRODUCT HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR SCOOPING UP MATERIALS AND SIFTING OUT ROCKS AND DEBRIS. USING IT FOR ANY OTHER APPLICATIONS COULD DAMAGE THE ROCK BUCKET WITH ATTACHED GRAPPLE AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Page 18: Maintenance
3. Check that the grapple is pivoting correctly and operating as per design. 4. If any of the grapple teeth are bent and need replacing, remove the 4 X M12x35 long bolts. Repair or replace the tooth and tighten the bolts to 77Nm torque (Shown in Fig 1). -
Page 19: Safety - Sticker Location
DESCRIPTION Please Note: Both items are DE-000063 SERIAL TAG (ITEM 1) located on the rear facing surface of the upper RHS. DE-000047 DECAL - DIGGA (SMALL) (Rectangular Hollow Section) ITEM 4 ITEM 5 DE-000075 DECAL - DIGGA (LARGE) DE-000089 DECAL - WARNING... -
Page 20: Spare Parts
SPARE PARTS For further information on spare parts please contact one of the Digga sales office below your closest authorised Digga Dealer. DIGGA INTERNATIONAL SALES OFFICES ASIA PACIFIC NORTH AMERICA EUROPE DIGGA NORTH AMERICA DIGGA EUROPE DIGGA HEAD OFFICE - BRISBANE... -
Page 21: 11 Troubleshooting
Hydraulic fittings not properly tightened. Ensure that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are tight and not leaking. Hydraulic cylinders are Cylinder seals require replacement. Contact Digga or your local Digga Dealer. leaking around shaft. Grapple operating slowly Insufficient flow of hydraulic oil reaching Increase the engine RPM of host machine. -
Page 22: Warranty
Digga may request defective product or products be returned prepaid to them for inspection at their place of business or to a location specified by Digga. The warranty will be considered void if the product or any part of the product us modified or repaired in any way not expressly authorized by Digga, or if closed components are disassembled prior to return. -
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Australian Designed and Manufactured PM-000112-A Grapple Operators Manual - April 2018 Part No: PM-000112-A...
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