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Operator’s Manual
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19 Attachment Handling
19.1 General
Never lift the entire machine with a boom.
The machine must be parked on a level surface.
The machine must be secured to prevent rolling while the attachment is being demounted.
If the attachment is being lifted off, be sure the boom machine capacity, and lifting chains or
straps are sufficient to withstand the attachment weight. See the serial plate on the machine for
the attachment weight or the Specification section in this manual.
Do not demount removable counterweights or the attachment when on a slope.
Never demount the attachment with the booms out of the lowered to ground position.
Always fully stow the attachment before disengaging the quick hitch.
Always recheck the quick hitch.
Always recheck the attachment is fastened securely.
19.2 Detaching
After the machine has been stabilised on flat level ground:
1.
Disengage the hydraulic, air and electrical connections to the host machine.
2.
Disengage the quick hitch.
19.3 Lifting
Never lift the machine.
