Instruction Manual
UBG
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Round bale grapple
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1 hydralic cylinder
UBG2C
- Round bale grapple
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2 hydralic cylinder
UBGS
- Round bale grapple SMART
USBG
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Square bale grapple
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It is forbidden to overload the grapple and to keep it loaded (e.g. keep the bale raised)
after finishing the work.
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Transport, moving with grapple attached on public roads is forbidden.
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When you start working with the grapple for the first time, you should check its
functioning.
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Assembly protections of the grapple bolts should be only done with the use of typical
protection means in the form of cotter pins. Work with other protective means is
forbidden.
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On account of natural wear of materials you should obey recommendations described in
chapter 6. Operation and maintenance procedures.
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Before you start to work, you should pay special attention to the condition of the grapple
hydraulic system. The cylinder, hydraulic piping and connections must be tight. Worn and
damaged parts should be immediately replaced with the new ones.
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In connection with ageing process
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the lifetime of hydraulic lines should be not longer
than 4 years.
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During operation, hydraulic pipes are under high pressure. Assembly and disassembly of
the grapple hydraulic system with the vehicle should only be done with the vehicle engine
turned off, with hydraulic pressure in the grapple and vehicle hydraulic systems released.
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Upon receiving and transport of the grapple check its technical condition, whether it is
not damaged.
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Staying under the raised grapple is forbidden, there is a risk of being crushed by
construction elements or transported materials.
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Operator of the vehicle which works with the grapple must pay attention that no one
approaches the grapple or stays close to it during vehicle in operation
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Don't put fingers and limbs between construction elements of the grapple while making
adjustments or overhaul.
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During turning or reversing, manoeuvring with the grapple, you should ensure suitable
visibility for yourself or look for help of a properly trained person.
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It is forbidden for operating personnel to stay between the vehicle and the grapple when
the vehicle's engine is operating.
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Work on the slopes exceeding 8% is inadmissible.
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During working on slopes you should act with great caution.
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Pay special attention during vehicle turns and manoeuvres with suspended grapple, both
during transport and while reversing, especially when people, animals or any objects are
close to the vehicle.
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The vehicle operating with the grapple should have cabin certified against falling objects
and additional safety cabin for the operator.
