Land Pride SGC06, Operator'S Manual

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Section 3: Operating Procedures
SGC0660 Claw Grapple 380-164M 6/17/21
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WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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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.
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Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, and who have
been properly trained in the safe operation of this
implement. Serious injury or death can result from the
inability to read, understand, and follow instructions
provided in this manual.
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure will penetrate the skin
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. If an accident occurs, seek
immediate emergency medical care or gangrene may result.
DO NOT DELAY.
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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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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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Follow recommendations in the power machine Operator’s
Manual when parking or dismounting the power machine.
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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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Before dismounting to lock park stands down, close upper
jaw, tilt top of loader hitch plate fully forward, and lower
attachment until the upper jaw is resting on the ground.
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Before dismounting to unhook attachment, fully close upper
jaw and lower loader lift arms until the lower jaw and
parking stands are resting on solid level ground.
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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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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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Do not force solid objects in between teeth while closing
upper jaw against lower jaw.
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Keep load centered, even when stopped. This will optimize
load stability and protect against load shifting.
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Never work near utilities such as gas lines, electrical lines,
or other hazards that can cause serious injury or death from
electrocution, explosion, or fire.
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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.
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Do not abuse equipment. Incorrect use of the attachment
can damage equipment structurally and cause serious
injury or death.
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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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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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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 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.
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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.