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English Front rake 2023 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Front rake Product number A36968 A37357 www.avanttecno.com A460306 2023 1 EN 2016-...
Front rake 2023 1 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ............................4 Warning symbols used in this manual ........................... 5 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE......................6 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE FRONT RAKE ............7 Personal protective equipment ..........................8 Safe shutdown procedure ............................8 4.
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 (20) 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 Front rake is an attachment that is suitable for use with AVANT compact loaders that are shown in Table 1. The Front rake is intended for levelling sand and gravel driveways, anywhere you want to have a nice looking finish.
7 (20) 3. Safety instructions for using the front rake 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 (20) Make sure that the loader is equipped with necessary safety components, and that they are in working condition. Seat belt must be used. If there are specific hazards related to the operating area, use appropriate safety equipment. ...
695 mm Weight 35 kg 56 kg Suitable AVANT loaders: See 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.
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A420979 Attachment identification plate A422635 Table 4 - Front rake - Main components 1 Frame with Avant quick coupling brackets 2 Tine 3 Tine holder / U-bolt 4 Fixing plate 5 Locking nut...
11 (20) 4.2 Lifting Make sure that the attachment is properly secured against unintended movements during lifting operation. Use appropriate type of lifting accessories, lifting straps, chains or hooks, for example. Do not use lifting accessories if there are signs of damage, deformation, or otherwise unsafe conditions. Lift the Front rake by using the lifting point, that is shown in the adjacent figure.
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.
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If your loader is not listed in Table 1 on page , ask your Avant dealer before using this attachment.
14 (20) 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.
15 (20) 6.3 Use Before starting to work: Read all safety instructions. Using the front rake: Set the front rake to working position. Rake the surface by pushing the device slightly against the ground with the loader. Move the loader to the desired direction.
±45º (model A36505) or ±360º (model A424406). Read the instructions provided with the tilt adapter and in the operator's manual of the loader. More information about the tilt adapters is available from your AVANT retailer or from the AVANT web pages at www.avanttecno.com.
17 (20) 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.
18 (20) 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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