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FRONT LOADER T812 USER MANUAL TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL USER MANUAL REVISION I MAY 2018 User Manual No. T812-01-3600/2015...
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Variant 1.2.2. Version 1.2.3. Name(s) (if any) Category, Subcategory and Vehicle 1.3. Speed Indicator Metal-Fach sp. z o.o. Company name and manufacturer 1.4. ul. Kresowa 62 address 16-100 Sokółka, Poland Name and address of the authorised 1.4.2. representative of the manufacturer (if...
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_______________________________ _______________________________ Delivery date _______________________________ Owner or user Name _______________________________ Address _______________________________ _______________________________ Phone/Fax _______________________________ The data is located on the machine rating plate located on the front part of the machine main frame USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Front Loader Characteristics ................16 Front Loader Dimensions ................16 General safety principles ................17 Connecting to the Tractor ................19 Tractors Dedicated for Use with the T812 Front Loader .......19 Use with a tractor ..................19 Loader and Tractor System Stability ............21 Detaching from tractor .................22 Starting up .......................24...
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Participating in Road Traffic ...... Błąd! Nie zdefiniowano zakładki. Front-Loader Storage ..................47 Residual Risk ....................48 Residual-risk description ................48 Residual-Risk Assessment ...............50 Loader Disposal ....................49 Typical faults and troubleshooting ..............50 Accessories .....................51 NAME AND ABBREVIATION INDICES ..............52 ALPHABETICAL INDEX ...................53 NOTES ........................56 USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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The machine was constructed in compliance to the standards in force and current legal provisions. This User Manual describes the basic safety and operation principles of the T812 Front Loader manufactured by Metal-Fach. The material obligations of the manufacturer are presented in the Guarantee Certificate, which includes the complete regulations currently in force in the guarantee coverage.
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This symbol indicates a lower level of risk of injury than the symbol including the word “DANGER”. The symbol indicating useful information. The symbol indicating service operations which should be performed periodically. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Machine identification Front Loaders should be identified using the rating plate, which is permanently attached to the main frame. The data included on the rating plate of the T812 Front Loader are shown in the figure below. Figure 1 Rating plate...
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Detailed explanations regarding the design, functioning, operating principle and any other matters related to the machine can be provided by authorised dealers/manufacturer. ATTENTION! The Loader may not be operated by persons who have not read this manual. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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0.5 m/s2, and the operating position is located inside the tractor cabin. ATTENTION! The manufacturer shall not be responsible for any hazards or damage resulting from any unauthorised modifications to the Loader. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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The Front Loader is a hydraulic machine installed on the front of a farm tractor. The Loader is driven by the tractor’s hydraulic system. The installation of the Loader is facilitated by the support frame (6), which is permanently installed on the tractor. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Figure 4 Front-Loader Frame Frames may be installed only by authorised service centres of the dealer/manufacturer. WARNING! Do not disassemble or modify the Front-Loader frame after it has been installed by an authorised service centre. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Location on the Safety symbol (mark) inscription machine Read the User Manual. Fixing plate, left Prior to maintenance or repair work Fixing plate, switch off the engine and remove the key left from the ignition switch. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Transporting or lifting people prohibited. Keep a safe distance from the working or moving Front Loader. Keep a safe distance from from the raised jib or bucket. Fixing plate, Information pictogram. left and right USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Warning strip – red and white. Welded frame The arrangement of pictograms on the machine Figure 5 The arrangement of pictograms on the machine – right-hand side Figure 6 The arrangement of pictograms on the machine – left-hand side USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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15 Operator Number Sound-pressure level at the operator's work dB(A) less than 70 station Front-Loader Dimensions Figure 7 The dimensions of the T812 Front Loader with the extreme positions of the work tool. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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17. Use extreme caution when driving with the maximum load or over uneven ground. 18. Do not lift loads to the extreme heights on inclined or sloping ground. 19. Entering and operating the Loader in the area under raised assemblies of the machine is prohibited. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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41. Avoid open flames and do not smoke during the operation of the Loader. 42. Before each journey to work, check whether the tractor is equipped with a dry-powder fire extinguisher. If missing, the tractor must be provided with one. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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2. Connecting to the Tractor Tractors Dedicated for Use with the T812 Front Loader Table 3. Tractors dedicated for use with the T812 Front Loader Tractor Brand Tractor Type ARMATRAC 584e 320.4 BELARUS FARMER F3-7258 6050C DT Heritage CROSS FARMTRAC...
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• Secure the connection of the connecting device to the frame using the bolts with pins • Retract the support (1). Do not disassemble the frame installed by the servicing centre. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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P – weight (kg) of the tractor with the jib, M – weight (kg) of the rear counterbalance, G – rear axle load with the device for mounting work tools installed and the jib at maximum extension (without rear counterbalance), USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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It is recommended that an employee of an authorised service centre of the dealer, or an experienced operator, should be present during the first time the Loader is being attached to or detached from the tractor. Figure 10 Detaching the Loader from the tractor. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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The Loader may be detached from the support structure • Detach the hydraulic hoses of the Loader from the hydraulic valve block. The Loader should be stored with the work tool installed (Chapter 9 Front-Loader Storage). USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Install the controller (joystick) inside the cab if the tractor is not equipped with a dual- circuit external hydraulic system (Chapter 4.1). WARNING! Do not adjust the hydraulic valve block or the overflow valve. It has been correctly set by the manufacturer. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Ensure the stability of the system by selecting the correct counterbalance weight (Chapter 2.3 Loader and Tractor System Stability). Connecting the Loader Hydraulic System Connect the loader valve block (4) to the hydraulic system of the tractor, as shown in the diagram below. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Ensure the proper purity of the fluid. The purity of the fluid in the tractor’s hydraulic system must be compliant with Condition -/19/16 of ISO 4406-2017. ATTENTION! Ensure the tightness of the hydraulic system before and after each use of the Loader. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Loader socket. The wiring diagram of the controller is shown in figure 13. Connect the controller to the two-section valve block installed on the support frame with Bowden cables. Figure 13 Wiring diagram for joystick USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Set the support (2) placing its centre in the middle of the bend of the indicator - see detail a • Tighten the clamping bands. Figure 14 Indicator adjustment 1 - Band clip 2 - bracket USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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ATTENTION! Prior to the installation of the work tool, set the locking device in an open position, as shown in the top drawing. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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1 - work tool, 2 - coupling frame, 3 - arm cylinder, 4 - jib cylinder Figure 16 shows the installation of a tool which does not need to be connected to the Loader hydraulic system. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Connect the hydraulic lines of the tool to the hydraulic system of the cylinder as shown in Fig. 17. WARNING! Make sure that the connectors of the Loader’s hydraulic lines connected to the tractor’s hydraulic system are not contaminated. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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They may be purchased with the machine or at any other time. Each work tool is provided with a rating plate. WARNING! Tools cannot be loaded to exceed the maximum load capacity specified on the rating plate. Figure 18. Gripper bucket Figure 19. Silage cutter USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Figure 20. Loose-material bucket Figure 21. Ballast box BigBag Lifting Jack Figure 22. Figure 23. Bale fork Figure 25. Bale grabber – heavy Figure 24. Forks for manure and straw bales USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Loose-material bucket Figure 31. Figure 32. Expandable bale grabber Figure 33. Multifunction bale grabber Figure 34. Q model silage grabber USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Figure 35. Z model silage grabber Figure 36. KRAB log gripper Figure 37. MAXIR bucket Figure 38. High dump bucket USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Bale grabber 1,400 Bale grabber – 950-1,600 Heavy model Bale grabber – 850-1,400 Light model Silage grabber 0.55 216/282 1.2 m (1 cylinder) Silage grabber 0.68 230/286 1.5m (1 cylinder) Silage grabber 0.82 210/247 USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Lifting Jack ----- 1000 ----- ----- for Big Bags Ballast box 0.35 ----- ----- 650kg Ballast box 0.45 ----- ----- 800kg Bale grabber, 0.8-1.6 3 by 3 unfoldable Bale grabber, 0.6-1.7 ----- ----- multifunctional USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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The proper setting of the valve protects the machine against unauthorised overloading. WARNING! Ensure the proper purity of the fluid. The purity of the fluid in the tractor’s hydraulic system must be compliant with Condition -/19/16 of ISO 4406-2017. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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It is recommended to check the charge pressure of the accumulators with a specialist every year. DANGER! Depressurise the system before starting up the damper - lower the equipment to the ground. Danger of being trapped by a sudden movement of the jib. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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• remove the work tool from the Loader • leave the Loader in the idle position or remove it from the frame (Chapter 2.4) • protect the hydraulic lines against UV rays. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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The periodic routine inspections are recommended to be performed after each two seasons of machine use. It is recommended to use original spare parts to ensure the full capacity of the Loader for a long period of use. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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WARNING! For road-transport loading, use lifting equipment with a lifting capacity sufficient for the weight of the loader. Use the elements of the frame marked with the pictogram as attachment points, or forklift trucks. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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70 cm above the ground) – the jib must not obscure the tractor headlights • secure the controller (joystick) against accidental activation by sliding the lock bolt • adjust the speed to the current conditions, avoiding exceeding the speed of 15 km/h. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Park the vehicle parallel to the road centre line as close to the edge as possible • Switch off the engine and remove the key from the ignition, engage the auxiliary brake of the tractor, and wedge chocks under the wheels of the tractor USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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It is recommended to store the Loader in a dry area, protected against UV rays and other harmful factors. WARNING! Store the Loader in an atmosphere free of aggressive agents (e.g. ammonia, chemical agents) USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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The assessment of residual risk assumes that the Front Loader is treated as a machine which until the moment of starting up had been designed and made according to the current state of the art. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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ATTENTION! Disassemble the machine. Sort the disassembled parts. Supply the dismantled parts to the relevant recycling points. ATTENTION! While dismantling the Loader, wear the appropriate work clothing and footwear. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Front Loader jib is not in the tractor’s hydraulic replenish, if needed. lifting loads. system. Fluid pressure too low The pump is defective in the hydraulic system or its capacity is too low. of the tractor. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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- (width 2.4m). • Bale grabber • Silage grabber • Forks for manure and straw bales • Grapple bucket • Silage cutter • Bale fork • Ballast box • Big Bag Lifting Jack • Torque wrench. USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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TUZ - three-point linkage - agricultural tractor engaging parts - see the tractor’s User Manual UV - ultraviolet radiation - invisible electromagnetic invisible electromagnetic radiation with a negative effect on human health; the UV radiation has a negative effect on rubber parts V - Volt - voltage unit USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Accessories Connecting with the Tractor Dedicated tractors Design description Disposal Electrical system Equipment Failures Faults Hydraulic lines Hydraulic system Intended use 10-11 Load Loader Joystick 26, 29 Lubrication Lubrication points Machine identification Pictograms 14-15 USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Rating plate Residual Risk Road traffic Safety Sales Service Scheduled Inspection Spare parts 43-44 Starting up Storage Technical Data Transport 45-47 Use with a tractor Warning signs 14-15 USER MANUAL – T812 FRONT LOADER...
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Therefore, before making a decision on purchase, please contact an authorised dealer or trader of Metal-Fach Sp. z o.o. Metal-Fach Sp. z o.o. excludes claims related to the data and photographs contained in this catalogue. The presented product range does not constitute an offer under the provisions of the Civil Code.
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