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FOREWORD............................................................................................................................................................3
MANUFACTURER.............................................................................................................................................3
North America ...............................................................................................................................................3
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION ...........................................................................................................................3
Attachment / Implement Serial Number...............................................................................................................3
ATTACHMENT IDENTIFICATION .......................................................................................................................4
FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................4
Standard Items..............................................................................................................................................4
Options And Accessories.................................................................................................................................4
SAFETY AND TRAINING RESOURCES....................................................................................................................5
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................................5
Safe Operation Is The Operator’s Responsibility ...................................................................................................5
Safe Operation Needs A Qualified Operator.........................................................................................................5
Use Safety Rules ...........................................................................................................................................5
Call Before You Dig ........................................................................................................................................5
Silica Dust Exposure.......................................................................................................................................6
FIRE PREVENTION...........................................................................................................................................6
Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................6
Operation.....................................................................................................................................................6
Electrical......................................................................................................................................................6
Hydraulic System...........................................................................................................................................6
Fueling ........................................................................................................................................................7
Starting........................................................................................................................................................7
Spark Arrester Exhaust System......................................................................................................................... 7
Welding And Grinding .....................................................................................................................................7
Fire Extinguishers ..........................................................................................................................................7
PUBLICATIONS AND TRAINING RESOURCES .................................................................................................8
ATTACHMENT SIGNS .......................................................................................................................................9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 12
INITIAL SETUP ............................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing The Auger On The Loader Attachment Mounting Frame .......................................................................... 12
Removing The Auger From The Loader Attachment Mounting Frame...................................................................... 12
Installing The Hydraulic Hoses On The Auger .................................................................................................... 12
Installing The Auger Bit ................................................................................................................................. 12
DAILY INSPECTION........................................................................................................................................ 14
Inspecting Attachment Mounting Frame ............................................................................................................ 14
Inspecting The Machine Quick Coupler............................................................................................................. 14
OPERATING PROCEDURE WITH LOADERS................................................................................................... 15
Approved Loader Models And Requirements ..................................................................................................... 15
Entering And Exiting The Machine ................................................................................................................... 16
Installing The Attachment .............................................................................................................................. 16
Hydraulic Quick Couplers .............................................................................................................................. 21
Operating The Controls ................................................................................................................................. 22
Operation With The Loader ............................................................................................................................ 22
Removing The Attachment............................................................................................................................. 23
LIFTING THE ATTACHMENT........................................................................................................................... 25
TRANSPORTING THE ATTACHMENT ON A TRAILER ..................................................................................... 25
Fastening The Attachment On A Trailer With The Loader Mounting Frame ............................................................... 25
Transporting The Attachment And Machine On A Trailer ....................................................................................... 26
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