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SAFELOCK/GEN/MAN/R5
Connecting an Attachment
SAFETY NOTICE: It is recommended that safety gloves are worn during the attachment
changeover operation.
1. Disengage the safety lock and release the safety handle.
2. Fully open the safety handle.
3. Lower the quick hitch front ‘C’ shaped jaw down towards the front attachment pin as
shown in Figure 3, step 1.
4. Engage ‘C’ shaped jaws with the front attachment pin as shown in Figure 3, step 2.
5. Extend the crowd cylinder down towards the rear locking plate and lift the attachment
at the same time as shown in Figure 3, step 3.
6. Keep extending the crowd cylinder so that the front attachment pin is firmly seated in
the ‘C’ shaped jaw and the Safelock coupler is seated onto the rear locking plate.
7. Close the safety handle against the safety lock. Ensure the attachment is clear of the
ground (failure to do so could put undue stress on the front hooks and cause
distortion).
8. Engage the safety lock and lock the safety handle.
9. Visually check that the attachment is connected and locked correctly.
Figure 3
WARNING: During operation there should be no movement between the coupler and
attachment. If any movement is detected, stop operation immediately, lower attachment to the
ground and inspect the coupler.
WARNING: The Safelock coupler is designed to pick up attachments which are dedicated to a
particular Safelock model (SL) and category (T), which is shown on data plate. DO NOT
use oversized attachments with the coupler as personal injury could occur and the product
warranty will be invalidated.
WARNING: Ensure that the Safe Working Load of the excavator is not exceeded. Refer to the
manufacturer’s operation manual for this information.
IMPORTANT: If hammers are to be used on the excavator for long periods of time, remove
the Safelock to prevent unnecessary wear and tear.
