4
GENERAL INFORMATION
This product was carefully designed and manufactured to give you many years of dependable service.
Only minor maintenance (such as cleaning and lubricating) is required to keep it in top working condition.
Be sure to observe all maintenance procedures and safety precautions in this manual and on any safety
decals located on the product and on any equipment on which the attachment is mounted.
WARNING! Never let anyone operate this unit without reading the “Safety Precautions” and
“Operating Instructions” sections of this manual. Always choose hard, level ground
to park the vehicle on and set the brake so the unit cannot roll.
Unless noted otherwise, right and left sides are determined from the operator’s control position when facing
the attachment.
NOTE: The illustrations and data used in this manual were current (according to the information
available to us) at the time of printing, however, we reserve the right to redesign and change the
attachment as may be necessary without notification.
BEFORE OPERATION
The primary responsibility for safety with equipment falls to the operator. Make sure the equipment is
operated only by trained individuals that have read and understand this manual. If there is any portion of
this manual or function you do not understand, contact your local authorized dealer or manufacturer to
obtain further assistance. Keep this manual available for reference. Provide this manual to any new owners
and/or operator’s
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This is the “Safety Alert Symbol” used by this industry. This symbol is used to warn of
possible injury. Be sure to read all warnings carefully. They are included for your safety and
the safety of others working with you.
SERVICE
Use only manufacturer replacement parts. Substitute parts may not meet the required standards.
Record the model and serial number of your unit on the cover of this manual. The parts department
needs this information to insure that you receive the correct parts.
SOUND AND VIBRATION
“Sound pressure levels and vibration data for this attachment are influenced by many different parameters;
some items are listed below (not inclusive):
• prime mover type, age, condition, with or without cab enclosure and configuration
• operator training, behavior, stress level
• job site organization, working material condition, environment
Based on the uncertainty of the prime mover, operator, and job site, it is impossible to get precise machine
and operator sound pressure levels, or vibration levels for this attachment.”
NOTE: A list of all Paladin Patents can be found at http://www.paladinattachments.com/patents.asp.
PREFACE
