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English XL grapple bucket 2020 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment XL grapple bucket Product number 1300 mm A441963 1450 mm A441946 1600 mm A439086 www.avanttecno.com A443380 2020 1 EN 2020-...
XL grapple bucket 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 Personal protective equipment ..........................9 Safe shutdown procedure ............................9 4.
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.
5 (26) 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!”...
It can also be used as a normal bucket with the grapple in the upright position. The larger grapple bucket XL series is intended mainly for Avant 700 and 800 series loaders. Three widths are available to match the width of the loader. When choosing a bucket, the intended use of the bucket, and the model of the loader must be considered, as shown in Table 1.
7 (26) 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.
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8 (26) Observe maximum load indicated in the operator’s manual of the loader. Be especially careful when the load sensor indicator is activated, if your loader is fitted with a load sensor system. Make sure that the surface can bear the total load. Also follow the correct tyre WARNING pressure settings.
9 (26) Risk of crushing - Never allow anyone to get under a lifted attachment or loader boom. Keep in mind that the loader boom can be lowered or tilted even if the engine has WARNING been shut down (crushing hazard). The loader is not intended to be left to keep a load elevated for longer periods.
22,5 MPa (225 bar) Maximum input of hydraulic energy: max 22,5 MPa (225 bar) 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.
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.
5.1 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses On Avant loaders the hydraulic hoses are connected using the multi connector system. If you have an Avant 300-700 series loader with the conventional quick couplers and wish to change to the multi connector system, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or installation services.
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14 (26) Keep all fittings as clean as possible; use the protective caps on both the attachment and the loader. Dirt, ice, etc. may make using the fittings significantly more difficult. Never leave the hoses hanging on the ground; place the couplings onto the holder on the attachment.
15 (26) 6. Instructions for use Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work, and that all obstacles have been removed from the operating area. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment.
16 (26) 6.1 Checks before use Work can be started when the Grapple bucket has been mounted and the hydraulic fittings connected according to the instructions. Check the attachment once more before starting work. Check that hydraulic hoses will not get chafed, and that the grapple joints are lubricated. ...
17 (26) 6.2 Operating the XL grapple bucket Risk of serious personal injuries - Ensure that there are no other persons near the operating area. Do not allow others closer than 5 metres form the grab, to the boom danger area, or directly in front or back of the loader. Move carefully and calmly near WARNING persons or farm animals.
18 (26) Use the bucket in similar way as normal bucket. Secure the objects by lowering the hydraulic grapple tight on the load as shown in the adjacent figure. The strong XL grapple keeps the material stationary in the bucket during transport. Keep the material being transported as close to the loader and as low as possible.
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19 (26) Once the bucket is almost full, lift the bucket with loader boom. Keep driving slowly forward. Keep the loader stable. Always transport the bucket as low and close to the ground as possible. Lift CAUTION only at unloading location. Keep the telescopic boom retracted during drive.
20 (26) 6.4 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. Be especially careful when the load sensor indicator is activated. Also, make sure that the ground surface is firm and follow recommended tire pressures.
±45º (model A36505) or ±360º (model A424406). Read the instructions provided with the tilt adapter and in the operator's manual of the loader. More information about the tilt adapters is available from your AVANT retailer or from the AVANT web pages at www.avanttecno.com.
Repair all leaks immediately after detecting them; a small leak can quickly grow into a big one. Operate the attachment only with type of hydraulic oil that is accepted for use in Avant loaders. Risk of high pressure fluid injection through skin - Release residual pressure before maintenance.
Finding any fault means that the hydraulic hose or component must be replaced and the equipment must not be used until it is repaired. Spare parts are available from your nearest AVANT retailer or authorised service point. Leave the repair work to professional service technicians, if you don’t have adequate knowledge and experience about hydraulic assemblies and how to perform the repairing safely.
24 (26) 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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Mallit / Modeller / Models Avant A441963 1300 mm Hydraulitoiminen kombikauha; Avant-kuormaajan työlaite Hydraulisk grepskopa; arbetsredskap för Avant lastare A441946 1450 mm Hydraulic grapple bucket; attachment for Avant loaders A439086 1600 mm 4.9.2020 Ylöjärvi, Finland Risto Käkelä, Toimitusjohtaja / Verkställande direktör / Managing Director...
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