AVANT STAGEV 860i, Operator'S Manual

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Avant 860i Safety First
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Intended use
Avant 860i is an articulated compact loader that is designed and manufactured for both private and professional
use. The loader can be equipped with attachments offered by Avant Tecno Oy, which enables performing several
different jobs. Because of this multi-purpose nature of the machine and the various attachments and tasks, read
always not only this Manual but also the Operator's Manual of the attachment, and follow all instructions. Every
person who has to do with this machine must follow work safety regulations, all other generally accepted rules
related to work health and safety, and all road traffic regulations.
Remember that safety consists of several factors. A loader by itself, or equipped with an attachment, is very
powerful and can cause serious personal injuries or property damages if it is operated in a wrong or careless way.
Do not operate an attachment unless you have familiarised yourself with the use of it and the eventual dangers
related to it. The loader is not intended to lift or transport people or be used as a work platform. Different jobs
require different attachments, and it is not allowed to handle any loads or materials without any attachment fitted.
The loader must not be used in underground or tunneling work. Loads must not be suspended onto the loader
boom.
This loader has been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. The operator can perform the routine
maintenance operations. There are however more demanding service operations that can be done by professional
service personnel only. Any service operation is permitted only when wearing appropriate protective equipment.
Original spare parts must be used. Familiarise yourself with the service and maintenance instructions in this
Manual.
This Avant loader is equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) in its exhaust system.
During regeneration of the filter the exhaust gas is very hot. If operating the loader at
areas where there are combustible materials at the work site, this must be taken into
account as shown in this manual.
For more information see page 109
Contact your local AVANT dealer, if you are uncertain of anything concerning the operation and maintenance of
this loader, or for any questions, service or spare parts.
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.