1. PURPOSE OF USE
The grapple bucket are intended for pick up rocks, clean up job-sites, clear brush, dress yards, carry log and
firewood.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Make sure you know your equipment before you start using it. Equipment may be operated
only by an individual who is thoroughly familiar with its use.
Before connecting hydraulics to the base machine, make sure that:
- there is no-one between the attachment and the base machine
- the base machine is turned off and the parking brake is on.
When coupling the attachment to the base machine, make sure that:
- all locking cotters are intact and in order
- hydraulic hoses are intact
- there is no skin contact to hydraulic oil when connecting hydraulic hoses
- you do not to pull by the hydraulic hoses, but only by the hydraulic fitting.
During operation, pay attention to:
- safe, appropriate travel speed
- other traffic, people and animals
- danger zones and objects that block your view
- children
- use of turn signal when driving
NEVER use the machine, if there is someone in the danger zone
NEVER go under the attachment
During maintenance, the hydraulics of the base machine MUST be turned off. The base machine MUST also be
turned off and the parking brake MUST be applied. The equipment must be properly supported, if maintenance
can only be performed by going under the equipment. Never go under the equipment if it is not properly
supported.
Daily maintenance:
- check general condition of structures, make repairs if needed
- check the hydraulic hoses and fittings, and replace damaged parts
After every 50 hours of operation:
- lubricate points specified in later section of this manual
- check all bolts and nuts for tightness
WARNING! Pressurized hydraulic hoses and components!
