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Root Grapple 

 

Blue Diamond Attachments LLC

 

 

About this Manual 

This manual contains information about the usage and maintenance required for the equipment. This 
document must be available for review by the operator before using the attachment to ensure proper 
safety, maintenance, and usage.  

Hazard Notices Used in this Manual 

The following hazard notices are used in this document:  

NOTE 

– 

Notes are used to indicate important information.  This information may be repeated in 

other areas of the manual. 

CAUTION 

– 

Cautions are used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may result in damage to the equipment or other property. 

WARNING 

– 

Warnings are used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, could result in serious injury or death.

 

DANGER 

– 

Danger is used to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will 

result in serious injury or death.

 

Terminology 

Prime Mover:  

The root grapple can be attached to many different pieces of equipment; therefore 

the term “prime mover” will be used.  A prime mover is any equipment, tractor, or skid steer 
providing power to the attachment.  

Safety  

Safety Notices 

Before operating or conducting maintenance on this equipment, it is important to wear proper protection.  
Recommended safety equipment when operating and maintaining this equipment includes earplugs, eye 
protection, and a hard hat.   

NOTE:

 Additional safety equipment may be required depending on the operating environment and 

worksite conditions.   

Only qualified and trained personnel should operate, maintain, and service this attachment.  It is 
recommended that this equipment be inspected regularly for leaks, cracks, or other conditions that may 
impair proper usage of the equipment.  Verify that all repairs have been completed and inspected prior to 
using the attachment under load.    

It is the responsibility of the user to follow all local, state, and federal safety regulations.  Improper use of 
this equipment may result in personal injury, property damage, and/or damage to the equipment.  

Modifications to Equipment 

Any modifications made to this equipment may void any warranty and relieve the manufacturer of liability 
of any resulting injury or damage.  

Summary of Contents for Root Grapple Light Duty

Page 1: ...Root Grapple Blue Diamond Attachments LLC 2 BLUE DIAMOND ATTACHMENTS Light Duty Root Grapple Operation and Maintenance Manual...

Page 2: ...Root Grapple Blue Diamond Attachments LLC 3 RG OM 01 Publication Date July 24 2013...

Page 3: ...urposes only and does not set forth any warranty expressed or implied concerning any equipment equipment feature or service offered or to be offered by Blue Diamond Blue Diamond Attachments reserves t...

Page 4: ...le Attachment 5 Root Grapples 5 Light Duty Root Grapple 5 Attaching the Root Grapple to the Prime Mover 6 Removing the Root Grapple from the Prime Mover 6 Operation and Maintenance 7 Equipment Inspect...

Page 5: ...ent therefore the term prime mover will be used A prime mover is any equipment tractor or skid steer providing power to the attachment Safety Safety Notices Before operating or conducting maintenance...

Page 6: ...e to move around with ease and the round bottom bar provides the necessary tool for backfill The wide tine opening makes easy loading of logs brush rocks demolition debris and many other materials int...

Page 7: ...N Hydraulics should operate in an even and smooth manner Hydraulic movement that is not even and smooth may indicate that air is in the hydraulic lines 7 Lower the attachment to ground level 8 Inspect...

Page 8: ...g the equipment Usage Guidelines Before each use do the following Perform daily maintenance as indicated in the Daily Maintenance Schedule Inspect the attachment by performing a walk around Use the ro...

Page 9: ...Root Grapple Blue Diamond Attachments LLC 8 Detailed Parts List Figure 2 Root Grapple Parts List...

Page 10: ...2 AE24010 1 7 coupler Male flat face 1 2 AE24005 1 8 pin Pivot pin greasable 1 AE07309 4 9 pin Pin and retainer clip 1 AE07312 2 10 Top tine Top tine weldment left For 66 AE07315 1 Top tine Top tine w...

Page 11: ...efore Operating Read Manual 2 1 2 H x 3 1 2 L BD 01 1 02 RG Warning Decal Warning Wear Eye Protection Relieve Hydraulic Pressure 3 1 2 H x 3 1 2 L BD 02 1 03 RG Warning Decal Warning Pinch Point Stay...

Page 12: ...nor which has been subject to misuse negligence or accident beyond the Company recommended machine rated capacity Warranty Claim To submit a warranty claim a return authorization from BLUE DIAMOND AT...

Page 13: ...___________________ Attachment part __________________________ Attachment serial _________________________ Date purchased ____________________________ Name of dealer attachment was purchased from Comm...

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