AVANT A37265, Operator'S Manual For Attachment

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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. Due to this, all operators must carefully familiarise themselves about correct use and the operator's
manuals of both the loader and the attachment before starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you
have not completely familiarised yourself with its operation and the related hazards.
DANGER
Misuse, careless use, or using an attachment that is in poor condition, may
cause risk of serious injuries.
Familiarise yourself with the controls of the loader,
correct coupling procedure, and the correct way to operate the attachment at a safe
area. Study especially how to stop the equipment in a safe manner. Read all safety
precautions carefully.
Read all safety instructions carefully before handling the attachment
WARNING
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When attaching an attachment to the loader, ensure that the locking pins of the
loader's quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked
the attachment to the loader. Never lift or move an unlocked attachment.
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The Stump grinder is designed to be used by one operator at a time. Do not let
others near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use.
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Always transport the attachment as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low,
and keep the telescopic boom retracted during driving.
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Operate the stump grinder only from the driver's seat. Make sure the rubber cover is
installed. It will help to avoid flying of wood debris while using the attachment.
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Use the stump grinder only to remove tree stumps. Grinding of any other material can
cause flying of debris, noise, dust, and damage to the stump grinder. The stump
grinder is not intended for cutting of trees or grinding of any other material than tree
stumps.
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Impact hazard - thrown objects. Do not let bystanders stand closer than the safety
distance of 5 metres from the machine. Stop the attachment if others get within the
safety distance.
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Severing and crushing hazard - strong blades rotate at high speed. Use the stump
grinder only while it is lowered against a tree stump. Stop if others are present at
working area or get within the safety distance of 5 metres from a running attachment.
Use the attachment only if all covers in place.
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Hazard of entanglement - Rotating parts. Stop the equipment following the safe
stopping procedure and lower the attachment firmly on the ground before leaving the
driver’s seat, or when other persons are present at the working area.
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Never leave the driver’s seat when the attachment is running or if the auxiliary
hydraulics control lever is locked on. The rotating parts of the attachment keep
rotating for a short period after the hydraulic supply has been shut off. Wait until all
parts have stopped completely before leaving the driver's seat.
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The operating area must be well lit. Use the work lights of the loader and other light
sources as necessary.