Root grapple bucket 2020 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
3.1
Personal protective equipment ............................................................................................................................... 9
3.2
Safe shutdown procedure ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................... 10
4.1
Safety labels and main components of the attachment .................................................................................... 10
5. ATTACHING THE ATTACHMENT ................................................................................................. 12
5.1
Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses .................................................................................................. 13
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE ................................................................................................................ 15
6.1
Checks before use ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
6.1.1
Operator qualification ...................................................................................................................................... 16
6.2
Operating the Root grapple bucket ...................................................................................................................... 17
6.3
Operating the grapples ............................................................................................................................................. 18
6.3.1
Control of double grapples ............................................................................................................................. 18
6.4
Transport position ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.5
Material handling ......................................................................................................................................................... 19
6.6
Working on uneven ground .................................................................................................................................... 20
6.6.1
Operating with a tilt adapter .......................................................................................................................... 20
6.7
Storing the attachment ............................................................................................................................................. 21
7. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ....................................................................................................... 22
7.1
Inspection of hydraulic components ..................................................................................................................... 22
7.2
Inspection of metal structures ................................................................................................................................ 23
7.3
Cleaning the attachment ........................................................................................................................................... 23
7.4
Greasing ........................................................................................................................................................................ 24
8. WARRANTY TERMS .......................................................................................................................... 25
