AVANT A437203, Operator'S Manual For Attachment

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2. Designed purpose of use
The AVANT Heavy duty timber grab is an attachment that is designed and manufactured to be used with
AVANT multi-purpose loaders that are shown in Table 1. The Timber grab is intended for lifting and stacking
of tree trunks, branches, or other similar materials. The rotating grab makes it possible to move materials
sideways or parallel to the machine.
The strong hydraulic grapple allows firm grip of lifted material. The hydraulically rotating grab makes it easy to
drive on narrow areas, and to rotate the load into correct position for loading on a trailer or for stacking. The
hydraulically operated rotation is selected with an electric switch, or a switch of the attachment control switch
pack.
Any straps, chains, or ropes must not be attached to the timber grab for lifting purposes. The Heavy duty
timber grab is not designed for any other use than specified and must not be used for any other purposes than
what is intended for.
The attachment has been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. The operator can perform
regular maintenance tasks. All repair work can’t be performed by the operator, and demanding 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 specifications, which can be ensured by
using only original spare parts. A separate spare parts catalogue may be available, consult your Avant dealer.
Familiarise yourself with the manual's instructions regarding service and maintenance. Please contact your
AVANT retailer if you have additional questions about the operation or maintenance of the equipment, or if
you require spare parts or maintenance services.
Table 1 - Timber grab, heavy duty - Compatibility with Avant loaders
Avant
220
series 2
225
225LPG
313S
320S 420
423
520
523
R20
525LPG
R28
528
530
R35
630
635
640
745
750
755i
760i
850
860i
e5
e6
A438973 - - -
(•) (•) (•) • • (•)
It is recommended to use the attachment only with loaders marked with
•
in Table 1. When using with models
marked with (
•
), full performance may not be achieved. Additional counterweights may also be required. For
compatibility with a model not shown in table, contact your Avant dealer.
Compatibility recommendations are based on the weight of the loader and available lifting capacity.