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- Page 1 English Tree boom 2021 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Tree boom Product number A444137 www.avanttecno.com A445829 2021 1 EN 2019-...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Tree boom 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 (22) 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 Tree boom is an attachment that is intended to be used with AVANT compact loaders that are listed in Table 1. The attachment is intended for picking up and moving of trees or similar for planting, loading, and transporting. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions For Using The Attachment
7 (22) 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 (22) Risk of crushing - Never go or allow anyone else to go under the loader boom or attachment. The stability of the loader may change when leaving the driver’s seat, leading to tipping over of the machine. Always remember that the boom may lower unexpectedly due to loss of stability, mechanical fault, or if another person operates the controls of the loader, leading to crushing hazard.
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Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment
9 (22) Risk of crushing - Going under the loader boom or an attachment can cause serious injury or death. Never go under the loader boom and prevent others from getting near lifted boom or attachment. Going under a raised attachment or loader boom DANGER is dangerous, as the boom may lower due to loss of stability, mechanical fault or when other person operates the controls of the loader. -
Page 10: Technical Specifications
Tree boom): Rated Operating Capacity: Depends on the loader model, see Operator's manual of the loader. Compatible AVANT loaders: See Table 1 on page 6 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 A444587 Attachment identification plate Table 4 - Tree boom - Main components Frame with Avant quick coupling brackets Lifting boom Boom extension Locking pin for extension boom Pin for lifting accessory, hook for example...
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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: Operating The Attachment
14 (22) 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 15: Checks Before Use
15 (22) 6.1 Checks before use Use only when all pins are locked and secured in place. Check the general condition of the attachment and the loader. Use only lifting equipment that are type approved for lifting and strong enough for the task. The lifting ... -
Page 16: Operation
16 (22) 6.3 Operation 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 17: Material Handling
17 (22) Unloading the load Drive the loader close to the place to which the tree is intended to be unloaded. Do not lift the tree until next to the intended unloading place. Use the telescopic boom of the loader only if it is necessary to reach the destination to which the tree is to be unloaded. -
Page 18: Working On Uneven Ground
18 (22) 6.3.4 Working on uneven ground Extra caution is needed when using the equipment on inclined terrains and slopes. Drive slowly especially on inclined, uneven, or slippery surfaces, and avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. Operate the controls of the loader with careful and smooth movements. -
Page 19: Maintenance And Service
19 (22) 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 20: Warranty Terms
20 (22) 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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