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AVANT A442927 Operator's Manual

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Leaf blower 2021 1
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Leaf blower
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A442927
www.avanttecno.com
A449897 2021 1 EN 2020-

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  • Page 1 English Leaf blower 2021 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Leaf blower Product number: A442927 www.avanttecno.com A449897 2021 1 EN 2020-...
  • Page 2 Leaf blower 2021 1...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Leaf blower 2021 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.

  • 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 (28) 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 Leaf blower is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT multi purpose loaders that are shown in Table 1. The Leaf blower propels air through a controllable blower chute to move leaves and grass cuttings from pathways, yard areas, and other paved surfaces.

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For Using The Attachment

    7 (28) 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 (28)  Do not leave the driver’s seat when the loader boom is lifted. Going under a raised attachment or loader boom is dangerous. Always remember that the boom may lower due to loss of stability, mechanical fault, or if another person operates the controls of the loader.

  • Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment

    9 (28) 3.1 Personal protective equipment 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. ...

  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    Maximum input of hydraulic energy: 40 l/min 22,5 MPa (225 Bar) Other dimensions: See page 2 Compatible AVANT loader models: See table 1 on page 6 Options Electric blowing height adjustment A430172 4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings on the attachment.
  • Page 11 30 m). A442988 Attachment identification plate Table 4 - Leaf blower - Main components 1 Frame with Avant quick coupling brackets 2 Air intake guard 3 Blower rotor 4 Blower nozzle and guard 5 Blowing height adjustment (manual version visible)

  • Page 12: Assembling 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 locking pins of the quick coupling plate of the loader 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 older model Avant 300-700 series loader with the conventional quick couplers, and you want to change to the multi connector system, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or installation services.
  • Page 14 14 (28) 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: Electric Connection

    15 (28) 5.2 Electric connection Electric functions of the attachment: As standard, the Leaf blower is equipped with electrically controlled chute rotation. Electrically controlled blowing height adjustment is available as an option. A separate electric harness supplied with the Leaf blower can be used to control the blower chute rotation. If the blower is equipped with the electrically controlled blowing height adjustment, the loader must be equipped with the Opticontrol system.
  • Page 16 16 (28) If your loader is  equipped with the Opticontrol ®  the Attachment control switch pack, and the loader is manufactured after 2016: electric socket integrated multiconnector, electric harness attachment is connected when the multiconnector is coupled. Clean both multiconnectors before connecting the multiconnector.

  • Page 17: Operating The Attachment

    17 (28) 6. Operating the attachment 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.

  • Page 18: Safety Distance

    18 (28) 6.1 Safety distance The minimum safety distance of the attachment is 5 metres from the machine. Do not let bystanders get any closer than metres from attachment. Stop attachment if others get within the safety distance. 6.2 Checks before use Read all instructions before use.

  • Page 19: Operator Qualification

    19 (28) 6.3 Operator qualification Anyone who intends to use the attachment must: Know the intended use of the attachment.  Know how to use the loader safely in different operating conditions.  Read and always follow the instructions concerning the use of the attachment in this operator's ...

  • Page 20: Using The Leaf Blower

    20 (28) 6.4 Using the Leaf blower 1. Set the attachment to working position. The Leaf blower works in the most efficient way, when it is slightly lifted off the ground, as shown in the adjacent figure. Do not press the Leaf blower against the ground.

  • Page 21: Using The Electric Functions Of The Leaf Blower

    21 (28) 6.5 Using the electric functions of the Leaf blower Check that the electric harness of the attachment is connected. See page 15 for instructions about how to connect the different options. A cable harness with a 2-way switch is delivered with the attachment.

  • Page 22: Electric Throwing Height Adjustment (Optional Extra)

    22 (28) When the chute is already turned against blocks and the rotation is still kept activated, it may cause a fuse on the loader to blow or damage the turning system. 6.5.2 Electric throwing height adjustment (Optional extra) If the Leaf blower is equipped with electric throwing height adjustment (A430172), the Opticontrol attachment ®...

  • Page 23: Storing The Attachment

    23 (28) Keep the loader stable. Always transport the attachment as low and close to the ground as possible. Keep the telescopic boom retracted during transport drive. WARNING 6.7 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.

  • Page 24: 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 25: Cleaning The Attachment

    25 (28) 7.2 Cleaning the attachment Clean the attachment regularly to prevent accumulation of dirt which is more difficult to remove. A pressure washer and mild detergent can be used for cleaning. Do not use strong solvents, and do not spray directly at the hydraulic components, or at the labels on the attachment.

  • Page 26: Warranty Terms

    26 (28) 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 27 SFS-EN ISO 12100, SFS-EN ISO 4413 Mallit / Modeller / Models Avant Hydraulitoiminen lehtipuhallin; Avant-kuormaajan työlaite Hydraulisk lövblås; arbetsredskap för Avant lastare A442927 Hydraulic leaf blower; attachment for Avant loaders 15.9.2021 Ylöjärvi, Finland Risto Käkelä, Toimitusjohtaja / Verkställande direktör / Managing Director...

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