Land Pride SGC1560, Руководство оператора

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Section 2: Operating Procedures
SGC1560, SGC1572, & SGC1584 Claw Grapples380-074M 4/4/23
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Table of Contents
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Keep load centered, even when stopped. This will optimize
load stability and protect against load shifting.
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Do not abuse equipment. Incorrect use of the attachment
can damage equipment structurally and cause serious
injury or death.
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Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause
the attachment to come loose from the loader hitch plate
and fall.
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Do not chain or strap loads to the loader arms, hitch, or
attachment. Hitting solid objects with a load fastened to the
attachment or machine can cause frame damage and/or
tipping resulting in the loss of operator control.
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Do not use this attachment as a lifting device for people or
as a work platform. It is not properly designed or guarded
for this use.
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Do not use this attachment to lift the front or back of the
power machine off the ground. Doing so can damage the
attachment, power machine, and/or cause serious injury or
death.
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Do not use this attachment to pull and/or pry fence posts,
stumps, roots, rocks, or other objects out of the ground. It is
not properly designed or guarded for this use.
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Do not use this attachment to lift, carry, push or tow other
equipment or objects. It is not properly designed or guarded
for this use. The operator could lose control resulting in
equipment damage and/or tipping hazard.
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Do not alter attachment or replace parts on the attachment
with other brands. Other brands may not fit properly or
meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
specifications. They can weaken the integrity and impair the
safety, function, performance, and life of the attachment.
Replace parts only with genuine OEM parts.
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Always store attachment in a secure position so that it will
not fall over.
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Lightweight power machines may need weight added to the
rear to maintain steering control and prevent forward and/
or side tipping. Consult your power machine Operator’s
Manual to determine proper weight requirements and
maximum limitations.
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Follow recommendations in the power machine Operator’s
Manual when parking or dismounting the power machine.
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Always lower the attachment to ground level and fully close
the jaw before dismounting the power machine.
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Wear appropriate personal protective gear. Include eye
protection when appropriate and when operating a power
machine without an enclosure or protective shield. Dust and
debris can get into the eyes.
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Never make contact with underground utilities such as
electrical power lines, gas lines, phone lines, etc. They can
cause serious injury or death from electrocution, explosion,
or fire. Always call 811 (USA) or local utility companies
before digging so that they can mark the location of
underground services in the area. For contact information,
see Dig Safe in the “Important Safety Information” starting
on page 1.
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Avoid exposure to dust containing crystalline silica
particles. This dust can cause serious injury to the lungs
(silicosis). Because crystalline silica is a basic component
of sand and granite, many activities at construction sites
produce dust containing crystalline silica. Trenching,
sawing, and boring of material containing crystalline silica
can produce dust containing crystalline silica.
General Inspection
Make the following inspections with grapple attached to a
skid steer/tractor that is parked on a level surface.
1. Complete Operating Checklist table provided above.
2. Inspect skid steer/tractor safety equipment to make
sure it is in good working condition and that all safety
alert decals are visible and readable. Replace all
missing and unreadable safety alert decals.
3. Inspect hitch connections. Make sure the loader
hitch is secured under grapple’s top angle bars, lock
pins extend fully through bottom slots in grapple
hitch, and handles are locked down.
4. Consult your skid steer/tractor Operator’s Manual to
determine if ballast is required. Add ballast if needed.
5. Inspect condition of hydraulic hoses, fittings, and
valves before starting the machine. Make sure hoses
are not pinched, kinked, twisted, or frayed and that
they will not contact moving parts.
6. Hose sleeves help protect hoses from wear and
operator from oil sprays. Inspect hose sleeves to
make sure they are properly secured to the hydraulic
hoses, are not torn, and are not worn thin. Replace
hose sleeve if worn thin, torn, or not properly secured
to hydraulic hoses.
7. Operate hydraulic controls to verify control lever
movements function properly and equipment
movements are correct. Make any necessary
changes to controls and hydraulic connections
before putting equipment into service.
8. Operate grapple through its full range of movements
to check for clearances.
9. Purge hydraulic system of trapped air by operating all
hydraulic functions several times before putting unit
into service. Refer to
“Purge Hydraulic System”
on
page 15 in this manual and your skid steer/tractor
Operator’s Manual if any hydraulic function continues
to operate erratic.