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Foreword 

Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this attachment for your Avant loader. It has 

been designed and manufactured based on years of experience on product development and manufacturing. 

By familiarizing yourself with this manual and following the instructions, you ascertain your safety and ensure 

the reliable operation and long service life of the equipment. Read the instructions carefully before starting to 

use the equipment or performing maintenance. 

 

 

The purpose of this manual is to help you to: 

  operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner 

  observe and prevent any hazardous situations 

  keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life 

 

 

With these instructions, even an inexperienced user can use the attachment and loader safely. The manual 

includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well. Ensure that all persons using the 

loader have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the manual of the loader, each 

attachment that are used, and all safety instructions before using the equipment. Using the equipment for 

other purposes or use in any other way than described in this manual is prohibited. Keep this manual at hand 

throughout the service life of the equipment. 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. 
In addition to the safety instructions included in this manual, you must observe all occupational safety 

regulations, local laws, and other regulations concerning the use of the equipment. Particularly the regulations 

concerning the use of the equipment on public road areas must be observed. Contact your Avant dealer for 

more information about local requirements before you operate the loader on road areas.  
Contact your local AVANT dealer for any questions, service, spare parts or about any problems that may 

occur with the operation of your machine. 
This manual contains the original instructions in English. Due to continuous product development some of the 

details shown in this manual may differ from your equipment. Pictures may also depict optional equipment or 

features that are not currently available. We reserve the right to change the contents of the manual without 

notification. Copyright © 2020 Avant Tecno Oy. All rights reserved. 

 

Summary of Contents for A436473

Page 1: ...Timber grab 2020 1 Operator s Manual for Attachment Timber grab Product number Fixed A436473 English A440105 2020 1 EN 2019 www avanttecno com...

Page 2: ...Timber grab 2020 1...

Page 3: ...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 2 Operator qualification 16 6 3...

Page 4: ...uipment for other purposes or use in any other way than described in this manual is prohibited Keep this manual at hand throughout the service life of the equipment If you sell or transfer the equipme...

Page 5: ...ntion to instructions involving your personal safety or the safety of others When you see this symbol be alert your safety is involved carefully read the message that follows and inform other operator...

Page 6: ...ing repair and maintenance operations are to be left for professional maintenance All maintenance work must be done using proper safety equipment Spare parts must be identical with original specificat...

Page 7: ...c boom retracted during driving Risk of falling objects Never allow anyone to go near or beneath a lifted log when operating the timber grab Loaded timber grab may lower unexpectedly causing serious i...

Page 8: ...modify the attachment in a manner that would affect its safety It is prohibited to drill holes on the attachment and welding or other means of fixing hooks or other objects on the attachment is strict...

Page 9: ...r engine and lock the parking brake Release residual pressure from the hydraulic system move all hydraulic control levers to their extreme positions a couple of times Prevent starting of the machine r...

Page 10: ...e attachment They must be visible and readable on the equipment Replace any unclear or missing label New labels are available via your retailer or contact information provided on the cover WARNING Mak...

Page 11: ...shing hazard Do not go under a raised attachment stay away from raised equipment 3 A46803 Crushing hazard moving components Keep clear of moving components 4 A423101 Attachment identification plate Ta...

Page 12: ...Step 1 Lift the quick attach plate locking pins up and turn them backwards into the slot so that they are locked in the upper position If your loader is equipped with a hydraulic attachment locking sy...

Page 13: ...systems must be ensured in addition to mechanical compatibility of the attachment If you use the attachment with a loader that is not fit to be used with the attachment model you have risks include t...

Page 14: ...the lever to disconnect the connector 3 After ending operation put the multiconnector on its holder on the attachment Disconnecting hydraulic hoses Before disconnecting the fittings lower the attachme...

Page 15: ...e loader boom is in horizontal position When you notice that the rear wheels of the loader are about to lift from the ground or if the load indicator of the loader if fitted signals Lower the load cal...

Page 16: ...tachments while under the influence of alcohol drugs medication that may impair judgement or cause drowsiness or if not otherwise medically fit to operate the equipment Remember correct working method...

Page 17: ...r and its boom in a careful and smooth manner Aim to grasp timber so that the grab can be closed completely and that no material will be held only by the edges of the grab When lifting a too heavy loa...

Page 18: ...ifting heavy loads turning the load during lifting operation will affect the stability of the loader and may lead to overturning of the machine 6 5 Transport position When driving with the loader keep...

Page 19: ...on blocks of wood or on a pallet for example Place the multiconnector on to its holder as indicated with an arrow in the figure below Never leave the hydraulic connector on the ground Make sure that...

Page 20: ...d is also harmful to the environment and any leak to the environment must be prevented Repair all leaks immediately after detecting them a small leak can quickly grow into a big one Operate the attach...

Page 21: ...must be added added lubricant will push out dirt from joints Clean the end of the nipple before greasing Only add the grease amount of a couple of grease press pushes at a time Before longer storage p...

Page 22: ...reimburse the price of components purchased by the customer in special cases that have been agreed in advance The warranty does not cover Normal maintenance work or parts and consumables required for...

Page 23: ...tt nedan beskrivna produkter verensst mmer med h lso och s kerhetskrav i EG maskindirektiv EG direktiv 2006 42 EG som ndrat F ljande harmoniserade standarder har till mpats We hereby declare that the...

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