AVANT A444137, 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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This attachment 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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Risk of dropping of load - Never exceed the maximum working load of the
attachment. The Working Load Limit of the Tree boom itself is 900 kg. Never
exceed this load. The maximum load that can be lifted with a loader, the Rated
Operating Capacity, depends on several factors, such as the following:
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the loader model
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position and extension of the loader boom
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position of the articulated loader frame
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counterweights on the loader
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movements of the loader, its boom, and load
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smoothness of the ground surface and any inclination
Always follow the operator's manual of the loader to determine the Rated
Operated Capacity of each loader model. See more information on page .
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Risk of tipping over - Keep loads close to ground while driving. Carrying heavy
loads can shift the centre of gravity of the loader and lead to tipping over of the
loader. For the best stability always transport loads as low and close to the loader as
possible, with the telescopic boom completely retracted, to keep the centre of gravity
low.
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Sudden movements can cause the loader to tip over - Operate the controls of
the loader in a slow and calm manner. Be careful when lifting load to high level or
lifting load from high. Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction to maintain
balance of the loader especially when handling heavy loads. Drive slowly and
carefully especially on inclined terrain or slippery surfaces.