ATTACHMENTS ANDD OPTIONS
HYDRAULIC QUICK COUPLER PIPING
6-5
OPERATION
6
To release a bucket or attachment
1.
If the bucket or attachment has any hydraulic connections to the machine these must be disconnected before
proceeding.
WARNING
Pressure in the system can cause injury. Follow all instructions in ATTACHMENT REMOVAL AND INSTAL-
LATION.
2.
Position the attachment on the ground safely where it is to
be left. Take care that it will not roll or slide after release.
3.
Operate switch (1).
NOTE:
The switch has a safety lock mechanism to prevent
accidental operation. Slide the lock towards you then
rock the switch. The lamp on the switch will come on
and a warning buzzer will sound.(NB Operation will
only take place if button (2) is also pressed).
4.
With switch (1) in position "B" press and hold button (2) on
the left hand lever to activate quick coupler.
5.
Depending on the design of the quick coupler it may be
necessary to operate one of the hydraulic functions of the
machine (bucket, boom, arm, or swing) to raise the pres-
sure in the hydraulic system. If using the swing function
activate the Swing Lock first (Swing Lock Switch (3-70)).
6.
The quick coupler will now release the attachment/bucket.
To pick up a new bucket or attachment
1.
Position the quick coupler over the new bucket or attachment
2.
Operate switch (1).
NOTE:
The switch has a safety lock mechanism to prevent accidental operation. Slide the lock towards you then
rock the switch. The lamp on the switch will come on and a warning buzzer will sound.
3.
With switch (1) in position "B" press and hold button (2) on the left hand lever, to activate quick coupler.
4.
Depending on the design of the quick coupler it may be necessary to operate one of the hydraulic functions of
the machine (bucket, boom, arm or swing) to raise the pressure in the hydraulic system. If using the swing
function activate the Swing Lock first (Swing Lock Switch (3-70). The quick coupler will move to the 'released'
position.
5.
Position the quick coupler in the mating portion of the bucket or attachment, moving the bucket cylinder, arm
and boom as necessary. Follow the quick coupler manufacturer's instructions.
6.
Release button (2). The quick coupler will lock onto the bucket or attachment, if necessary operate one of the
machine control levers to raise the system pressure.
Return switch (1) to position "A" (OFF). The lamp will go off and the buzzer stop.
1
B
A
B
2
A:
When depressed at this point quick coupler deactivated
[NB - LOCK bucket/attachment].
B:
When depressed at this point quick coupler is ready to
be activated [NB - RELEASE bucket/attachment].
Summary of Contents for PC450-8
Page 2: ......
Page 3: ...FOREWORD 11 ...
Page 66: ...SAFETY MAINTENANCE INFORMATION SAFETY 2 42 ...
Page 351: ...SPECIFICATIONS 15 ...
Page 355: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 5 5 6 7m Boom PC450 8 ...
Page 356: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 5 6 6 7m Boom PC450LC 8 ...
Page 357: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 5 7 6 7m Boom PC450LCHD 8 ...
Page 359: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 5 9 7 0m Boom PC450 8 ...
Page 360: ...SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 5 10 7 0m Boom PC450LC 8 ...
Page 410: ...SUPER LONG FRONT BOOM AND ARM ATTACHMENTS ANDD OPTIONS 6 50 ...
Page 436: ...OPERATION HIGH REACH DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT 27M 7 26 3 Extend arm cylinder Arm cylinder ...
Page 469: ...INDEX 18 ...
Page 470: ...INDEX 8 2 ...
Page 473: ...COLOPHON 18 ...
