Kubota AP-SGM1566, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Table of Contents
4/11/19 AP-SGM1566, AP-SGM1572, & AP-SGM1578 Grapples 380-051MK
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WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Do not abuse equipment. Incorrect use of the attachment
can damage equipment structurally and cause serious
injury or death.
•
Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn
others. Use a backup camera or rear-view mirror that is in
good condition to help see undesirable situations behind
the unit. Drive at a slower speed to compensate for blind
spots.
•
Consult your power machine’s manual for operating
capacity, lifting capacity, and operating specifications.
Exceeding rated capacities and specifications can result in
a roll-over or other serious hazard.
•
Allow only persons to operate this attachment who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who are properly
trained to operate the attachment safely, and who are age
16 or older. Serious injury or death can result from the
failure to read, understand, and follow instructions
provided in this manual.
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Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
•
Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective
gloves and safety glasses or goggles when working with
hydraulic systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather
than hands when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with
this type of injury must treat the injury within a few hours
or gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
•
Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten
seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
•
Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause
the attachment to come loose from the loader hitch plate
and fall.
•
Keep load centered, even when stopped. This will optimize
load stability and protect against load shifting.
•
Always store attachment in a secure position so that it will
not fall over.
•
Lightweight power machines may need weight added to the
rear to maintain steering control and prevent forward
tipping or side tipping caused by a heavy front load.
Consult your power machine Operator’s Manual to
determine proper weight requirements and maximum
weight limitations.
•
Follow recommendations in the power machine Operator’s
Manual when parking or dismounting the power machine.
•
Do not chain or strap loads to the loader arms, hitch, or
attachment. Hitting solid objects with a load fastened to the
attachment or machine can cause the operator to lose
control.
•
Do not use attachment as a lifting device for people or as a
work platform. It is not properly designed or guarded for
this use.
•
Do not use attachment to lift, carry, push or tow other
equipment and objects. It is not properly designed or
guarded for this use. The operator could lose control and
cause a tipping hazard.
•
Do not use attachment to pull and/or pry objects out of the
ground or for digging into the ground. It is not properly
designed or guarded for this use.
•
Do not use attachment to lift the front or back of the power
machine off the ground. Doing so can damage the
attachment, power machine, and/or cause serious injury or
death.
•
Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM specifications. They can weaken the integrity
and impair the safety, function, performance, and life of the
attachment. Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
•
Always lower attachment to ground level and fully close the
jaw before dismounting the power machine.
•
Wear appropriate personal protective gear, including eye
protection when appropriate, when operating a power
machine without an enclosure or protective shield. Dust
and debris can get into the eyes.
•
Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. If in doubt, call 811 (USA) before digging so that
they can mark the location of underground services in the
area. For contact information, see Dig Safe in the
“Important Safety Information” starting on page 1.
Transport Safety
DANGER
!
To avoid serious injury or death: Keep attachment, loader
arms, and/or load away from overhead electrical power lines.
Place an orange warning sign under overhead lines indicating
type of danger above.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious injury or death:
•
Always transport loads as close to the ground as possible
without hitting objects. A load carried high could shift
causing the load to fall, tipping of the machine, and/or loss
of control.
•
Always transport over ramps and inclines with the heavy
end of the power machine on the “uphill” side. This may
require one to drive up and back down inclines.
•
Always travel straight up and straight down inclines. Make
turns only on level ground.