Control, operation

Working with the machine

3.4.8Lowering the attachment when the engine is not running

In an emergency, the attachment can be lowered, even if the engine is not running.

Fig. 3-58 Lowering the attachment when engine is not running

Turn the ignition key to contact position 1

Operate the joystick or the foot pedals until the attachment is lowered.

Note

The attachment can be lowered because of This reserve is limited and is only sufficient for small movements of the pilot control devices.

Move the joystick only in the direction for lowering the attachment.

3.4.9Turning, rotating, locking and unlocking the attachments

Switch S19 is used to activate an additional function:

3-59 Attachment examples

To operate, press the push button. The push buttons are located on the left and /or right joystick (depending on the machine configuration):

E Operation with left joystick (standard)

F Operation with left and right joystick (option)

Danger!

Never allow anyone to guide the grapple by hand!

Press switch S19 down. Additional function (e.g. rotating grapple) is activated. The indicator light in the switch lights up.

Press and hold left push button L. Grapple will rotate to the left (counterclockwise).

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The rotating bucket is turned to the left (counterclockwise), i.e. it moves down to the left.

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Locking pins will be extended.

Press and hold right push button R. Grapple will rotate to the right (clockwise).

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The rotating bucket is turned to the right (clockwise), i.e. it moves down to the right.

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Locking pins will be retracted.

3.4.10Accessory kits AHS 1, AHS 11 and AHS 12 (option)

With accessory kits AHS 1, AHS 11 and AHS 12, additional users can be operated with different pressure and flow settings.

A Caution!

Incorrect preselection of the pressure and flow setting can result in damage to the working tool (e.g. hydraulic hammer) or in limited function (e.g. adjustable boom cylinder).

Danger!

If a large or wide working tool (such as the grapple) is fluctuating in the vicinity of the cab, the cab could be touched or penetrated, which would endanger the operator.