jcb JCB305, Service Manual

Page: 35 / 51

03 - Attachments, Couplings and Load Handling
00 - Attachments
00 - General
03 - 3 9813/6700-1 03 - 3
00 - General
Introduction ...................................................... 03-3
Health and Safety ........................................... 03-4
Check (Condition) ............................................ 03-4
Introduction
A wide range of optional attachments are available
to increase the versatility of your machine. Only JCB
approved attachments are recommended for use
with your machine. Consult your JCB Distributor for
the full list of approved attachments available.
Some attachments are supplied complete with
instructions on safety, installing and removing,
operation and maintenance. Read and fully
understand the information before fitting, using and
servicing the attachment. If there is anything you do
not understand, ask your JCB Distributor.
Before using any attachment, read Working With
The Machine in the Operator Manual and consider
how the attachment is going to affect operational
safety. With the attachment installed, there may
be changes in the machine's centre of gravity or
overall dimensions. This could have an effect on, for
example, machine stability, the gradients on which it
is safe to operate or the safe distance from power
lines.
Practice using attachments off the job before working
with them for the first time.
JCB attachments are designed and manufactured
specifically to suit the machine's hydraulic system,
mounting arrangements and safe load requirements.
Attachments which are not designed for use with
this machine may cause damage and create safety
hazards for which JCB cannot be held responsible.
In addition the machine's warranty and any other
legislative compliance may be affected by the use of
non JCB approved attachments.
If your machine needs the hydraulic system adapting
to facilitate the use of auxiliary attachments, you
must consult your distributor. Only suitably qualified
personnel must reroute hydraulic hoses.
All optional attachments will have limits on their
operation. i.e. lifting capacity, speeds, hydraulic flow
rates, etc. Always check in the literature supplied
with the attachment or in the Specification section of
this manual. Some specification limits may also be
displayed on the attachments Data/Rating Plate.
Important: Do not operate or work with attachments
until the machine hydraulic oil has reached its normal
working temperature.