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- Page 1 English Bale Fork 2020 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Bale Fork Product number Round bale fork A410224 Square bale fork A410225 www.avanttecno.com A439814 2020 1 EN 2014-...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Bale Fork 2020 1 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ............................4 Warning symbols used in this manual ........................... 5 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE......................6 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ATTACHMENT ............7 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................... 10 Safety labels and main components of the attachment ..................10 5. -
Page 4: Foreword
If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant dealer or from the manufacturer. -
Page 5: Warning Symbols Used In This Manual
5 (20) Warning symbols used in this manual The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual. They indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property: WARNING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”... -
Page 6: Designed Purpose Of Use
2. Designed purpose of use The AVANT Bale fork is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT multi purpose loaders that are shown in Table 1. There are two types of forks, one for round bales, and one for square bales. The strong, light, and simple fork makes it easy to handle unwrapped bales, and allows for good visibility to the front. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions For Using The Attachment
7 (20) 3. Safety instructions for using the attachment Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly powerful and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property damage. - Page 8 8 (20) Never use the attachment to lift or to transport persons or as any kind of work platform even temporarily. Pay attention to the surroundings and any other persons and machines moving in the vicinity. Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards, such as WARNING branches and trees that can reach to the driver's area, loose rocks, and slippery surfaces.
- Page 9 9 (20) Remember to wear proper personal protective equipment: The noise level at the driver's seat may exceed 85 dB(A) depending on loader model and operating cycle. Extended exposure to loud noise can cause hearing impairment. Wear hearing protection while working with the loader. ...
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Page 10: Technical Specifications
Maximum allowed load: 1200 kg 1200 kg Suitable Avant loaders: See Table 1 4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings on the attachment. They must be visible and readable on the equipment. - Page 11 11 (20) Table 3 - Decal locations and warning messages Decal Warning message A46771 Misuse hazard - Read instructions before use. A46772 Crushing hazard - Do not go under a raised attachment; stay away from raised equipment. A418166 Attachment identification plate A418167 Table 4 - Bale Fork - Main components Frame with quick attach brackets...
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Page 12: Attaching The Attachment
Do not stay in the area between the attachment and the loader. Mount the attachment only on level surface. WARNING Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked. Avant quick coupling system: Step 1: Lift the quick attach plate locking pins up and turn them backwards into the slot so that they are locked in the upper position. - Page 13 If your loader is not listed in Table 1 on page 6, ask your Avant dealer before using this attachment.
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Page 14: Instructions For Use
14 (20) 6. Instructions for use Practise the use of the attachment and its controls in an open and safe area. If you are unfamiliar with the loader in use, it is recommended to practise its use without any attachments. Risk of tipping over - Avoid overload. -
Page 15: Checks Before Use
6.2 Use The Bale forks are intended to be used for lifting and transporting bales together with AVANT loader. Pick up the bale to be transported and set the Bale fork to transport position by lifting it slightly off the ground and tilting it slightly up with the loader, as shown in the adjacent figure. -
Page 16: Material Handling
16 (20) Always transport heavy loads as low and close to the ground as possible. Keep the telescopic boom retracted when transporting a bale. Lift only at unloading location while not driving with the loader. CAUTION 6.2.1 Material handling Use maximum load indicated in the diagram of the operator’s manual of the loader as a guideline. Remember that the actual load carrying capacity varies according to operating conditions, especially unevenness of operating area has a great effect. -
Page 17: Storing The Attachment
17 (20) 6.3 Storing the attachment Uncouple and store the attachment on level ground. The best way to store the attachment is a place where it is protected from direct sunlight, rain, and extreme temperatures. Avoid leaving the attachment laying directly on the ground. Place it on blocks of wood or on a pallet, for example. -
Page 18: Maintenance And Service
18 (20) 7. Maintenance and Service The attachment has been designed to be as maintenance free as possible. Continuous maintenance includes regular cleaning and lubrication, and monitoring the condition of the attachment. Because of the crushing hazard caused by lowering machine parts, all maintenance work must be done when moving parts have been lowered down completely and the attachment is lowered flat against the ground. -
Page 19: Warranty Terms
19 (20) 8. Warranty terms Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) from the date of purchase for the attachment it manufactures. The warranty covers repair costs as follows: Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory.
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