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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Series: GB25, GBE25, and GBE30 Grapple Buckets 380-192M 6/17/21
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WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Allow only persons to operate this attachment who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
attachment. Serious injury or death can result from failure
to read, understand, and follow instructions provided in this
manual.
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Never carry riders on the attachment or power machine.
Riders can obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with
controls, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, struck by objects, thrown
about, fall off and be run over, etc.
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt.
Fasten seat belt snugly and securely to help protect against
serious injury or death from machine overturn.
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A crushing hazard always exist around Grapple buckets.
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Keep load centered, even when stopped. This will optimize
load stability and protect against load shifting.
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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 ensure the area behind the unit is clear.
Drive at a slower speed to compensate for blind spots.
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Consult your power machine Operator’s Manual for
operating capacity, lifting capacity, and operating
specifications. Exceeding rated capacities and
specifications can result in loss of control, roll-over or other
serious hazard.
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Use a power machine of adequate size for the load being
carried. An undersized machine can roll over when raising
the loader arms due to high center of gravity.
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Do not abuse equipment. Incorrect use of the Grapple
Bucket can damage equipment and cause serious injury or
death.
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Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause
the attachment to come loose from the loader hitch plate
and fall.
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Perform scheduled maintenance. Check for loose
hardware, missing parts, broken parts, structural cracks,
and excessive wear. Make repairs before putting the
attachment back into service.
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Power machines outside the listed horsepower range must
not be used. Higher horsepower machines can damage the
attachment. Under horsepower machines makes the job
more difficult and are easier to tip over when loader arms
are raised due to high center of gravity.
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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.
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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 frame damage and/or
tipping resulting in the loss of operator control.
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Do not use this attachment as a lifting device for people or
as a work platform. It is not properly designed or guarded
for this use.
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Do not use this 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.
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Do not use this attachment for pulling objects out of the
ground, for prying other objects, or for pushing and towing
other equipment.
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Not obeying all safety instructions listed below can result in
injury to the operator and other personnel.
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Always lower grapple to the ground and fully close upper
jaw before dismounting to service the grapple or to park
with grapple attached. Working around a grapple with the
upper jaw raised or getting on and off the power machine
with the loader arms not fully down can cause a crushing
hazard due to accidental movement of the control levers or
loss of hydraulic pressure.
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Always store attachment in a secure position so that it will
not fall over.
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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.
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Follow recommendations in the power machine Operator’s
Manual when parking or dismounting the power machine.
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Wear appropriate personal protective gear. Include eye
protection when appropriate and when operating a power
machine without an enclosure or protective shield. Dust and
debris can get into the eyes.
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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. Always 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.