AVANT A21166 Operator's Manual For Attachment

AVANT A21166 Operator's Manual For Attachment

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Operator's Manual for Attachment
Round bale grab
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A21166
www.avanttecno.com
A444180 2020 1 EN 2016-

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  • Page 1 English Round bale grab 2020 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Round bale grab Product number A21166 www.avanttecno.com A444180 2020 1 EN 2016-...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Round bale grab 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 Safe shutdown procedure ............................9 Personal protective equipment ..........................9 4.
  • 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 (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!”...
  • Page 6: Designed Purpose Of Use

    2. Designed purpose of use The AVANT Round bale grab is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT compact loaders that are shown in Table 1. The attachment is intended for lifting and transporting wrapped silage bales, hay bales, and other round bales without damaging the plastic wrapping or net.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For Using The Attachment

    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.
  • Page 8 8 (26)  Keep the loader articulation in straight position when handling heavy loads. When turning the articulation, the loader may tilt forward.  Make sure that the surface can bear the total load. Also follow the correct tyre pressure settings. WARNING ...
  • Page 9: Safe Shutdown Procedure

    9 (26) 3.1 Safe shutdown procedure Safe stopping of the attachment, before going near the attachment: Always stop the attachment following safe stopping procedure before leaving the driver's seat. Safe stopping procedure prevents all unintentional movements of the attachment. Note that the loader boom can move down even if the engine of the loader is turned off.
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Max input of hydraulic energy: 22,5 MPa (225 bar) Weight: 120 kg Compatible AVANT loaders: See Table 1, Designed purpose of use Max load 1200 kg (See Table 5, Maximum load by loader type) 4.2 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings on the attachment.
  • Page 11 Operate attachment only from the driver’s seat. A419035 Attachment identification plate Table 4 - Round bale grab - Main components Frame with Avant quick coupling brackets Grip arms (2 pcs) Grab cylinder Storage support Faster multiconnector and its holder...
  • 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: Connecting And Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses

    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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Instructions For Use

    15 (26) 6. Instructions for use Practise the use of the attachment and the controls of the loader in a safe area. If you are unfamiliar with the particular loader model, it is recommended to practice its use without any attachments. Risk of tipping over - Avoid overload.
  • Page 16: Checks Before Use

    16 (26) 6.1 Checks before use Check the Round bale grab and the operating area once more before starting to work. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment.
  • Page 17: Operating The Round Bale Grab

    17 (26) 6.2 Operating the Round bale grab 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.
  • Page 18 18 (26) Controlling the grab: Move auxiliary hydraulics control lever towards locking position electric buttons of the optional electric joystick) to close the grab. The lever should not be left locking position. Move the lever away from the locking position to open the grab.
  • Page 19: Material Handling

    Safe Working Load of the Round bale grab depends on the loader type and its equipment. On level and even surface the table 5 below shows typical maximum weights of the bale that can be handled. Table 5 - Round bale grab - Maximum Load by loader type: Avant 400 series 400 kg Avant R20...
  • Page 20: Working On Uneven Ground

    20 (26) Risk of tipping over - Avoid overload and keep heavy load close to the loader. Keep loads close to the ground whenever driving, especially during turns and uneven terrain. Pay attention that a heavy load or long distance between the loader and the WARNING centre of gravity of the load will affect the balance and handling of the loader.
  • Page 21: Transport Position

    21 (26) 6.6 Transport position Keep the loader stable. Always transport the attachment as low and close to the ground as possible. CAUTION Keep the telescopic boom retracted during drive.
  • Page 22: Maintenance And Service

    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...
  • Page 23: Inspection Of Metal Structures

    23 (26) 7.2 Inspection of metal structures Also the metal structures of the attachment must be inspected regularly. Check visually for damages and inspect the quick attach brackets and their surrounding area carefully. The attachment must not be used if it is deformed, cracked, or torn.
  • Page 24: Warranty Terms

    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.
  • Page 25 SFS-EN ISO 12100, SFS-EN ISO 4413 Mallit / Modeller / Models Avant Hydraulitoiminen pyöröpaalipihti; Avant-kuormaajan työlaite Hydraulisk balgrip; arbetsredskap för Avant lastare A21166 Hydraulic Round bale grab; attachment for Avant loaders 28.10.2020 Ylöjärvi, Finland Risto Käkelä, Toimitusjohtaja / Verkställande direktör / Managing Director...

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