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Using This Manual
The term loader is used in this manual to refer to a skid
steer loader.
Your loader operator’s manual contains instructions to
safely operate the loader. Anyone who operates a loader
with this attachment installed must first read, under
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stand and follow the instructions in the loader operator’s
manual.
This manual contains instructions to safely operate and
service the attachment. Anyone who operates or services
the attachment must first read, understand and follow the
instructions in this manual.
Additional operating or servicing information for the
attachment may be provided online, in video, or in
other publications. This additional information does not
replace, and is not a substitute for reading and following,
the instructions in this manual.
The safety alert symbol is shown in WARNING state-
ments to alert users to hazards which could cause death
or injury. Carefully read and follow the messages.
IMPORTANT notices alert users to instructions which, if
not followed, could result in damage. Carefully read and
follow the messages.
There may be times when the attachment and loader
shown in this manual may not be your exact model. The
model shown will be close enough to your attachment or
loader to accurately convey the information.
The most current information available is included in
this manual. The publisher may revise this manual at any
time and is not required to notify users of revisions.
Replacement Manuals
Be sure to include this operator’s manual if you sell or
transfer ownership of the attachment.
Contact Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC for a
printed manual, or find a downloadable manual on our
website.
Using This Attachment
The attachment is designed to split wood, and shear and
prune trees.
The attachment is designed to be connected to the load-
er’s front auxiliary hydraulic couplers.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make improve-
ments, and to discontinue or change specifications,
models or design without notice and without incurring
obligation.
Loader Compatibility
The attachment is designed for installation on loaders
with a minimum Rated Operating Capacity (ROC) of
1,500 lbs.
Confirm your loader’s Rated Operating Capacity (ROC)
in the loader operator’s manual. Confirm your attach
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ment’s ROC in Specifications in this manual.
Do not install the attachment on the loader if the com-
bined weight of the attachment and attachment load will
exceed the loader ROC during operation because this
may cause difficulty in controlling the loader or may
cause loader damage.
Do not exceed the attachment’s ROC because this may
damage the attachment.
Product Misuse
Product misuse can cause accidents, injury and death.
The manufacturer of the attachment is not responsible
for any harm or injury resulting from product misuse.
Product misuse includes operating or servicing the at-
tachment without following the instructions in this man-
ual, using the attachment in any way for which it was not
designed, and modifying the attachment.
Modifications
Do not modify the attachment in any way.
Manufacturer Contact
Call Messer Repair and Fabricating, LLC at (833) 352-
3477, or visit www.messerrepair.com.
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