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Foreword
Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this AVANT attachment. It has been designed
and manufactured on the basis of years of product development and experience. By familiarising yourself
with this manual and following the instructions, you ascertain your safety and ensure the reliable operation
and long service life of the equipment. Read the instructions carefully before starting to use the equipment or
performing maintenance.
With these instructions, even an inexperienced user can use the attachment and loader safely. The manual
includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well. Ensure that all persons using the
loader have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the manual of the loader and
attachment and all safety instructions before using the equipment.
Keep this manual at hand throughout the
service life of the equipment. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from the retailer
or manufacturer. If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner.
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Designed purpose of use
This AVANT sand / salt spreaders are attachments suitable for use with AVANT multi purpose loaders, for
fast and efficient spreading of materials, which are suitable for sanding. Spreaders are powered by a
hydraulic motor and they are equipped with a mixer axle, which prevents clogging up of material being
spread.
Front mounted spreaders are easy to operate accurately also at narrow areas. The spreader model A2947
can be filled also by loading with the loader boom, working in a similar way as with a normal bucket. Also
available is a spreader model designed to be fitted to the rear lift device available on some loader models.
This manual applies only to the two front mounted models.
The attachments have been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. Regular maintenance
tasks can be performed by the operator. Appropriate protective equipment and original spare parts must be
used for the maintenance. Demanding repair and maintenance operations are to be left for professional
maintenance. Familiarise yourself with the manual's instructions regarding service and maintenance. Please
contact your AVANT retailer if you have additional questions about the operation or maintenance of the
equipment or if you require spare parts or maintenance services.
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Safety instructions for using the spreader
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful, and improper or careless use or maintenance may cause serious personal injury or property
damage. Due to this, you should carefully familiarise yourself with the manuals of both the loader and the
attachment before starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you have not completely familiarised
yourself with its operation and the related hazards. The purpose of these instructions is to help you to:
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use the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
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observe and prevent any hazardous situations
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keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
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The sand / salt spreader is to be used by one operator at a time. Do not approach or
allow others to approach the area where the spreader is in operation.
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When mounting the spreader to the loader, ensure that the locking pins of the loader's
quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked the attachment
to the loader.
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Never leave the driver’s seat when the spreader is running. Keep a safety distance of at
least one meter when the spreader is running. If you do not load the spreader directly
form a pile with the loader, turn off the loader engine for loading.
