Attachments; Working With Attachments; Introduction; Attachments For Your Machine - jcb JS300 Service Manual

Attachments

Working with Attachments

Attachments
Working with Attachments

Introduction

Attachments
Use only the JCB approved attachments that are specified for your machine. Operating with non-specified
attachments can overload the machine, causing possible damage and machine instability which could result
in injury to yourself or others.
The use of non-approved attachments could invalidate your warranty.
Metal Splinters
You can be injured by flying metal splinters when driving metal pins in or out. Use a soft faced hammer or
copper drift to remove and install metal pins. Always wear personal protective equipment.
Attachments
If you have an attachment which is not covered in the Operator's Manual do not install it, use it or remove it until
you have obtained, read and understood the pertinent information. Install attachments only on the machines
for which they were designed.
Some attachments are supplied with the instructions on the safety, installation, removal, operation and
maintenance procedures. Read and fully understand these procedures before the attachment is installed, used
and serviced. If there is anything you do not understand, ask your JCB dealer.
Before you use an attachment, make sure you understand how the attachment will affect the operational safety.
When an attachment is installed, there may be changes in the machines centre of gravity or overall dimensions.
These change can effect for example, the machine stability, the gradients on which it is safe to operate or the
safe distance from power lines.
Practice with an attachment off the job before you work with it for the first time.
A JCB attachment is designed and manufactured specifically to suit the machines hydraulic system, mounting
components and safe load requirements.
An attachment which is not designed for use with the machine can cause damage and create a safety hazard
for which JCB cannot be held responsible. Also the machines warranty and any other legislative compliance
can be affected by the use of non JCB approved attachments.
If your machine needs the hydraulic system adapting to use an auxiliary attachment, you must consult your
JCB dealer. Only suitably qualified personnel must re-route the hydraulic hoses.
All optional attachments will have limits on their operation for example, the lifting capacity, speeds, hydraulic
flow rates. Always check the instructions supplied with the attachment or in the Specification section of this
manual. Some specification limits may also be shown on the data/rating plate on the attachment.
This section of the Operator's Manual includes general information on the operation of the attachment and the
procedures for the installation and removal of the attachment.

Attachments for your Machine

CAUTION Operation of this machine with an earth drill or breaker attached will alter machine stability.
Attachments will help increase the productivity of your machine, for more information contact your JCB dealer.
Remember, do not operate an attachment until you have read and fully understand the attachment operating
instructions.
Do not operate or work with attachments until the machine hydraulic oil has reached its normal working
temperature.
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