Digga GRAPPLE, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...1 OPERATORS MANUAL GRAPPLE PM 000112 A...

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Page 3: ...ed in this manual were current according to the information available to us at the time of printing however we reserve the right to redesign and change the attachment as may be necessary without notif...

Page 4: ...BLE OF CONTENTS 4 3 SERVICE PREPARATION FOR USE 5 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS GENERAL INFORMATION 7 5 SAFETY WORKING WITH THE ATTACHMENT 13 6 BEFORE USE 15 7 INSTALLATION AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 16 8 MAIN...

Page 5: ...L______________________________________ SERIAL NUMBER______________________________ DATE PURCHASED____________________________ The partsdepartment needs thisinformation to ensure accurate parts can be...

Page 6: ...018 To avoid any inconvenience before operation please check that you have received the following item s which you have ordered 3 SERVICE PREPARATION FOR USE REF QTY 1 Grapple 1 2 Quick Couplers 2 3 U...

Page 7: ...ot avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices TAKE NOTE THIS SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL FOUND THROUGHOUT THIS MANUAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION T...

Page 8: ...levels of dust REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING Hazardous fumes dust can be generated when paint is heated by welding soldering or using a torch Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area...

Page 9: ...ving over rough terrain on a slope or turning to avoid overturning the vehicle Travel only with the Grapple drive in a safe transport position to prevent uncontrolled movement Drive slowly over rough...

Page 10: ...gns of wear breakage or damage Order any parts required and make the necessary repairs to avoid delays upon removal from storage Grease all nipples and pivot points to prevent rust and reduce wear Tig...

Page 11: ...e hoses or hydraulic components Attach tie down accessories to unit as recommended Check unit stability before transporting Verify that all tie down accessories chains slings ropes shackles and etc ar...

Page 12: ...ty signs or warning decals on your equipment 3 Follow all safety decals Keep them clean and replace them if they become worn damaged or illegible 4 Know your equipment inside and out Know how to opera...

Page 13: ...tachments Make certain that all parts meet the specifications for this product when installing or replacing hydraulic hoses or fittings After connecting hydraulic lines Slowly and carefully raise the...

Page 14: ...ody into the mounting plate frame hitch or loader holes A slight movement of the power unit and this product could cause serious injury Where Dead Man connections are connected or installed it is ille...

Page 15: ...e attachment for shipping damage If damage does exist do not operate until the damaged parts have been replaced or repaired Ensure that all pivot points on the Grapple are greased including the cylind...

Page 16: ...rk Review the job at hand and determine the Grapple is appropriate for the intended conditions For example Do not use the rock bucket and Grapple to carry people 5 Carefully raise the loader and cycle...

Page 17: ...t is suggested that the attachment is strapped secured to a pallet or enclosed in a suitable container to minimise any movement or loss of the load during such activity NO responsibility for loss or d...

Page 18: ...from hoses fittings and hydraulic cylinders Repair or replace as required 3 Check that the grapple is pivoting correctly and operating as per design 4 If any of the grapple teeth are bent and need rep...

Page 19: ...ubbles INSTRUCTIONS Keep all safety signs clean and legible Replace all missing illegible or damaged safety signs Replacement parts for parts with safety signs attached must also have safety signs att...

Page 20: ...com EMAIL info diggausa com DIGGA EUROPE Unit 6 Smitham Bridge Road Hungerford Trading Estate Hungerford Berkshire RG17 0QU England United Kingdom PH 44 0 1488 688 550 WEB www diggaeurope com EMAIL in...

Page 21: ...Ensure that all hydraulic hoses and fittings are tight and not leaking Hydraulic cylinders are leaking around shaft Cylinder seals require replacement Contact Digga or your local Digga Dealer Grapple...

Page 22: ...mponents include but are not limited to gearboxes hydraulic pumps mo tors cylinders and actuators Any goods returned to Digga by the customer under warranty or repair must have all freight charges pre...

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