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English Ripper 2018 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Ripper Product number A44412 Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment, and follow all instructions. Keep this manual for later reference. Manufacturer: Ylötie 1 33470 YLÖJÄRVI FINLAND Tel. +358 3 347 8800 e-mail: sales@avanttecno.com...
Ripper 2018 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 ............................ 8 Personal protective equipment ...........................
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 (18) 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!”...
2. Designed purpose of use The AVANT ripper is an attachment that is designed and manufactured to be used with AVANT multi-purpose loaders shown in Table 1. It is an inexpensive and practically irreplaceable tool in ground works. With the ripper it is easy and effortless to remove roots as well as rocks even from hard packed ground.
7 (18) 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.
8 (18) 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.
300 mm Weight: 50 kg Compatible AVANT loaders: See Table 1, Designed purpose of use 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.
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Crushing hazard - Do not go under a raised attachment; stay away from raised equipment. 3 A423001 Attachment identification plate Table 4 - Ripper - Main components Ripper frame Quick coupling barckets for Avant loaders Mounting pin for replaceable tooth Replaceable tooth ...
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.
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If your loader is not listed in Table 1 on page 6, ask your Avant dealer before using this attachment. ...
13 (18) 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. 6.1 Checks before use Ensure that bystanders are at a safe distance when operating the equipment.
14 (18) 6.3 Operating the ripper Use the ripper for removing e.g roots and rocks from hard packed ground. The ripper is operated by pressing the three blades into the ground next to the object you wish to remove. When the teeth have sunk into the ground, tilt the ripper inwards and then lift the boom upwards, which will bring the object on top of the ground.
15 (18) 6.5 Transport position Keep the loader stable. Always transport the ripper as low and close to the ground as possible. CAUTION Keep the telescopic boom retracted during drive. 6.6 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.
16 (18) 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.
17 (18) 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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