Operation

Working with the multipurpose bucket

DANGER!

The attachment must always be safely locked onto the quickhitchAccident risk.

☞ Before using the attachment, make certain it is safely locked onto the quickhitch. You must be able to see the lock pins on either side of the mounting holes on the attachment.

☞ –see Locking: attachments without hydraulic function on page84.

IMPORTANT!

To avoid damage to the machine or tires, do not move the machine with the bucket fully tilted forward.

☞ Lower the attachment to transport position and tilt it back.

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☞ Empty the multi-purpose bucket.

☞ Tilt the multi-purpose bucket back (base position).

☞ Shut off the engine.

☞ Engage the parking brake.

☞ Depressurize the quick-couplers.

➥ –see Depressurizing the quick-couplers on the loader unit on page82.

☞ Disconnect the hydraulic lines from the multi-purpose bucket and connect them to the quickhitch.

➥ –see Removing the multi-purpose bucket from the quickhitch on page95.

☞ Position the multi-purpose bucket into transport position.

☞ Lock the control lever (joystick).

➥ –see Control lever lock (joystick) on page80.

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DANGER!

Do not transport attachments in the raised position -

Accident risk.

Pay particular attention to this when cornering or driving on slopes. Keep the attachment as low as safely possible, because the lower the position of the attachment, the lower the center of gravity, which lessens the danger of tipping the machine.

☞ To avoid accidents:

•Tilt the attachment back as far as it will go.

•Lower the attachment to the transport position.

Grading

☞ Open up the front half of the multi-purpose bucket.

☞ Use the lift to set the bucket depth for the layer you want to remove.

☞ Set the cutting edge angle.

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☞ Tilt the multipurpose bucket forward.

☞ Use the lift to raise the bucket.

☞ Open up the front half of the bucket.

☞ Lower the bucket to the ground.

☞ Set the angle of the bucket.

☞ Surfaces are graded or scraped bydriving in reverse.

Strippinginthinlayers(scraper)

☞ Set a flat digging angle.

☞ Open the front half of the bucket by about 4–6” (10–15 cm).

☞ Drive the machine forward.

➥ The material rolls into the bucket and is picked up at the same time.

Note

This position allows stripping material, e.g., grass turf, down to a thickness of about 3” (8 cm).

Operation

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☞ Set the rear cutting edge parallel to the ground.

☞ Open the front half of the bucket until the required quantity of material is emptied onto the ground.

☞ Drive the machine forward.

☞ Lower the multi-purpose bucket to the ground.

➥ The rear cutting edge grades the material as it is emptied by opening the front half of the bucket.

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Note

This position allows the spreading of material without driving on the lower layer with the machine (e.g., applying the first bituminous base onto sensitive antifrost layers, applying granulated material onto plastic coatings, etc.).

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Note

This position allows for pulling material out of slopes or roadside ditches with maximum safety and to spread it as required.

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NOTE

This position allows moving material without damaging slopes or structures.

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Note

Both bucket halves must touch the ground or all the material may not be picked up.

☞ Open up the front half of the multi-purpose bucket.

☞ Tilt the bucket forward.

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Grabbingbulkymaterial

☞ Lower the bucket to the ground. Make sure both bucket halves touch the ground.

☞ Close and tilt back the multi-purpose bucket at the same time

☞ Use the lift to raise the bucket.

➥ The multi-purpose bucket allows for safely grabbing, picking up and transporting building timber, reinforcement bars, packaging bands, wire, etc.

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Grabbinglargeobjects

➥ The multi-purpose bucket allows for safely grabbing, picking up and transporting large objects.

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Pullingoutandsettingposts

☞ Open the multi-purpose bucket and lower it over the post. Close the bucket to grip the post firmly.

☞ Loosen the post with careful, up-and-down movements.

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Operation

Preciseunloading

➥ Precise regulation and placement of pourable material.

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Backfillinggravelintodrainageditches

➥ Bucket teeth move back from the wall as the bucket opens.

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Unloadingfromthebottomofthebucketforincreaseddumpheights

➥ The multi-purpose bucket increases the dump height by at least 22” (55 cm) (depending on bucket size), as compared to dumping with a standard bucket.

Note

Smaller dump reach can be compensated by pushing the material with the open multi-purpose bucket as shown.

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0.1Working with Pallet Forks

• Read and follow all instructions in the operator’s manual provided with the pallet forks.

• Maintain a minimum distance of 20’ (6 m) between loader unit/load and overhead lines.

• Before working, be sure that the fork arms on the fork frame are safely locked.

• Always approach the material with the machine wheels in the straight-ahead position.

• Always tilt the forks slightly back (toward the machine) for transport.

• Always transport the load close to the ground. Observe minimum ground clearance.

• Only set loads onto designated areas, with a stable base, that have load-bearing capacity.

• Only load on firm and level ground with sufficient load-bearing capacity (for a fully loaded machine).

• Only stack loads up to the authorized maximum pallet height.

• Only place loads in designated areas within the construction site. Set down loads only in places where they will stand safely without tilting, falling down or sliding. Appropriately label loads that have been set down, especially in high-traffic areas.

• Do not set down loads in transit or escape routes, or in front of safety facilities or equipment that must be accessible at all times.

• Move the fork arms all the way under the pallets so that the load is picked up as closely as possible to the fork frame.

• Do not carry passengers on the pallet forks.

• Move under the load with the straight fork arms as far apart as possible and at an equal distance to the left and right side of the load (figure b).

• Lock the adjustable fork arms with the locking lever before moving the machine (with loaded or unloaded pallet forks).

• Lower the forks as near as possible to the ground for transport. Follow minimum ground clearance.

• Drive slowly with a raised load, especially in off-road applications, to avoid swinging movements of the load.

• When driving or working across a slope, the load must be on the uphill side of the machine/attachment.

• On sloping terrain, drive the machine rearward to prevent the load from falling off and the machine from tilting forward when braking.

• When transporting large bulk loads, drive the machine rearward for improved visibility.

• Learn the loa- bearing capacity of bridges, basement ceilings, vaults and similar structures before moving the machine onto them.

• Learn the clearances of underpasses, tunnels, gates and similar structures before driving through or under them.

• Follow the load-bearing capacity of the set-down area (e.g., truck platforms, storage areas in high-bay warehouses).

• Position and distribute the load evenly on the front tires.

• Never raise a load with only one fork arm.

• Never operate the machine and loaded attachment at high speeds.

• Never leave the machine with the load raised.

• Never work or stand under raised or suspended loads (figure a).

• Never use the controls, movable lines or cables as handles.

Operation

• Never use bent, cracked or damaged fork arms/pallet forks.

• DO NOT stack or set down loads that are not properly packaged, have shifted in higher places, or have damaged pallets/stacking containers.

• Load vehicles and trailers evenly, and distribute the load evenly on vehicle/trailers axles.

• DO NOT overload the attachment or the machine – follow the load diagram.

• DO NOT set down loads too near slopes, construction pits, fire escape routes, equipment that you need to access, etc.

Overview of fork arms

• Only use fork arms according to their designated use.

• Only the manufacturer is authorized to complete repair work on the fork arms.

• Always keep fork arms clean.

• Load both fork arms evenly.

• Secure loads to avoid losing them.

• Follow the limits of application for the fork lift, and its Operator’s Manual.

• Complete frequent visual checks.

• Complete regular checks according to the Operator’s Manual.

• DO NOT exceed the load center and lifting capacity.

• DO NOT use standard fork arms as reverse forks.

• DO NOT push, pull or shove the fork arms, or move them in at a slanting angle (risk of damaging them due to lateral forces).

• DO NOT pull off loads, or allow them to fall onto the fork arms.

• DO NOT use the tilt cylinder to raise loads on the pallet forks.

• DO NOT modify the fork arms, or attach any additional device.

• DO NOT transport people on the fork arms.

• DO NOT transport molten material.

• DO NOT perform any cable-laying work.

• The operator must regularly check:

• Lock: Functional check.

• Hooks: Visual check for cracks and deformations.

• Bend: Visual check for indents, nicks and cracks.

• Bend and blade: Do not use any longer if worn over 10%.

• Blade and tip: Check for deformations.

• Wear on fork arms: See service manual or manufacturer.

• In case of damage: Stop using the fork arms.

Specificsafetyinstructionsforpalletforkuse

•Always lock the 3rd control circuit when working with the pallet forks –see Operation of 3rd control circuit on page81.

•Always follow the –see Pallet forks load diagram on page103. Approach the material as closely as possible.

•Always approach the material with the machine wheels in a straight-ahead position.

•Always load on firm and level ground with sufficient load-bearing capacity for a fully loaded machine.

•Never raise a load with only one fork arm.

•Maintain a distance of a minimum 20 ft. (6 m) between the machine/load and overhead power lines.

•Before starting work, make sure the fork arms on the fork frame are safely locked!

•Always use the slower machine speed range when using pallet forks.

•Never leave the machine with a raised load.

•Always transport the load close to the ground!

Palletforksloaddiagram

The load diagram is located in the cab (left window) of the machine –see Fields of Application, Attachments on page9. Do not exceed the maximum loads stated, otherwise machine stability is no longer ensured.