Land Pride SGC1560, Operator'S Manual

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Section 2: Operating Procedures
SGC1560, SGC1572, & SGC1584 Claw Grapples380-074M 4/4/23
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Never make contact with utilities such as electrical power
lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can cause
electrocution, explosion, and/or fire.
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Keep attachment and/or loader arms away from overhead
electrical power lines. Place an orange warning sign under
overhead lines indicating type of danger above.
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Keep load positioned forward enough to prevent accidental
spillage onto the operator and power machine.
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Keep load slightly tilted back to secure its weight against
the vertical face of the attachment. Rotating front of
attachment too high can cause the load to shift and fall onto
the operator or others. Rotating front of attachment level or
lower can cause the load to fall forward.
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Use a “spotter” when it is hard to see in the direction you
are traveling and when placing a load that obstructs your
vision. A person or animal could be nearby in a blind spot.
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Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to the hydraulics is off.
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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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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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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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure will penetrate the skin
or eyes causing 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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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.
Section 2: Operating Procedures
Operating Checklist
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, prudence and proper
training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and
maintenance of the Claw Grapple. Therefore, it is
absolutely essential that no one operates the unit unless
they have read, fully understood, and are totally familiar
with the Operator’s Manual. Make sure the operator has
paid particular attention to:
Perform the following inspections before using your Claw
Grapple.
Operating Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Make sure all objects are contained and/or secured before
lifting. Do not lift a load that cannot be contained in the
attachment as the load can shift and fall.
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Make sure the machine is stopped on solid, level ground
before raising load to dump. To maintain stability, raise
load only to the height necessary to complete the dump.
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Never dump a load around gas lines, overhead power lines,
utilities, or other hazards that can cause serious injury or
death from electrocution, explosion, or fire.
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A crushing hazard always exists around attachments. The
jaws can crush and objects in the attachment can shift and
fall.
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Do not drive up to anyone or an animal in front of a fixed
object such as a wall or bench. Never assume that the power
machine will stop in time.
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Do not lift a load that cannot be contained in the
attachment, exceeds the attachment’s load guard height, or
has objects smaller than the openings in the load guard.
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Keep bystanders, pets, and livestock away from your work
area. Never allow anyone to go near or under the
attachment or its load. The attachment and/or load can fall.
Operating Checklist
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Read and follow all safety rules carefully.
Refer to “Important Safety Information” and
Safety Alert Symbols throughout this manual
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Read and follow preparation instructions.
Refer to “Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up”.
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Read and follow all operating procedures.
Refer to“Section 2: Operating Procedures”.
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Read and follow all maintenance instructions.
Refer to “Section 3: Maintenance & Lubrication”.
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Make sure there are no hydraulic leaks.
Refer to “Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard”.
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Check grapple initially and periodically for loose
bolts and pins. Refer to “Torque Values Chart for
Common Bolt Sizes”.
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