Kuhns mfg EGF8 Owner's Manual

procedures to safely operate and maintain the Grabber. EGF8 Grabber 2017 Owner’s Manual MADE IN THE USA ...

CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Intended Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.2 Operator Orientation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.3 Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.4 Serial Number Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.5 Owner/Operator Manual Storage . . . . . . . . . . 4 1. ...

4 EGF8 Grabber 1. Introduction The EGF8 Grabber picks up bales arranged 4 wide and 2 long on their strings, using 16 hooks mounted on 4 bars. Bales that are 36″ long can be cross stacked with the EGF8 Grabber. The low weight requirement for the Grabber allows for the use of a small loader. Please read the manual carefully to become familiar with your new Kuhns Grabber. This manual has been developed through our experie ...

1.6 Product Improvements Because Kuhns Manufacturing LLC maintains an ongoing program of product improvement, we reserve the right to make improvements in design or changes in specifications without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold. 1.7 Disposal of Equipment at End of Useful Life The Kuhns Mfg. LLC Grabber has been designed for the specific purpose of picking up bales that h ...

6 EGF8 Grabber 2. Safety 2.1 General Most work related accidents are caused by failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing potentially hazardous situations before an accident occurs. As you operate and maintain the Grabber you must be alert to potential hazards. Improper operation and/or maintenance of this unit could cause a dangerous situation that results in i ...

2.3 Safety Icons Nomenclature This manual and the equipment has numerous safety icons. These safety icons provide important operating instructions which alert you to potential personal injury hazards 2.3.1 Personal Protection/Important Information Read the manual Maintenance procedure Eye protection Hearing protection Hand protection Foot protection First aid kit Use proper tools OEM OEM Use OEM pa ...

8 EGF8 Grabber 2.4 General Operating Safety WARNING Read And Understand Manual To prevent personal injury or even death, be sure you read and understand all of the instructions in this manual and other related OEM equipment manuals! This Grabber (unit) was designed for a specific application; DO NOT modify or use this unit for any application other than that for which it was designed. Units operated improperly or by unt ...

2.8 Hydraulic Safety WARNING High-Pressure Fluid Hazard Hydraulic fl uid escaping under pressure can penetrate the skin. Openings in the skin and minor cuts are susceptible to infection from hydraulic fl uid. If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of hydraulic fl uid, seek medical attention immediately. Without immediate medical treatment, serious infection or toxic reaction can develop if hyd ...

10 EGF8 Grabber Sign-Off Form Date User’s Signature Owner’s Signature ...

2.10 Operation Safety Refer to “2.4 General Operating Safety” on page 8 for safety recommendations related to using the Grabber. All applicable safety recommendations in other sections should also be followed. 2.11 Transporting Safety Refer to “6. Transporting” on page 19 for safety recommendations related to transporting the Grabber. All applicable safety recommendations in other sections should ...

12 EGF8 Grabber 3. SAFETY SIGNS AND LABELS 3.1 General Information The types of safety signs (hazard labels) and instructional labels, along with their locations on the equipment, are shown in the following illustrations. Good safety practices require that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning, and the area or particular operation related to that area that requires your SAFETY AWARE ...

3.4 Safety Sign Locations KN-00060 3 1 3 2 4 Item Type Description Qty. 1 WARNING Read the Manual 1 2 WARNING High Pressure Fluids 1 3 CAUTION Pinch Point 4 4 INFORMATIONAL Serial Number 1 3.5 Safety Signs 1. Do not operate or perform service on unit without reading and understanding Owner’s manual. Avoid unsafe operating methods or maintenance procedures. If manual is lost, go to www.kuhnsmfg.com to do ...

14 EGF8 Grabber 4. Nomenclature KN-00061 7 6 8 3 4 1 2 5 Item Description 1 Frame Assembly 2 Stand 3 Crowd Bar 4 Hook Shaft Assembly 5 Center Bar 6 Hydraulic Cylinder 7 Hydraulic Hoses 8 Document Canister ...

5. Operation 5.1 User Safety Training Refer to “2.4 General Operating Safety” on page 8 for user safety training requirements. WARNING STOP Roll Away Hazard Before leaving the operator’s seat, make sure the engine is stopped, the transmission is placed in park, the key is removed, and the parking brake is set. The weight of the tractor, plus the implement, if it rolls onto a person, could cause seri ...

16 EGF8 Grabber 5.2.3 ROPS and Seat Belt WARNING Rollover Hazard To avoid serious injury or death from falling off tractor, equipment runover, rollover, or crushing: 1. Use ROPS equipped tractor or skid loader. 2. Keep ROPS locked in the UP position. 3. Only operate the equipment when seated in the tractor seat. 4. Always fasten seat belt when operating the tractor. 5. Use caution when transporting over uneven terrain an ...

5.5 Setup WARNING STOP Roll Away Hazard Never leave equipment running unattended. When halting operation, even for a short time, set the tractor or skid loader brakes, shut off the engine and remove the ignition key. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Be especially observant of the operating area and terrain – watch for loose fill, holes, rocks or other hidden hazards. Always inspect the area prior to operation. Pick t ...

18 EGF8 Grabber 3. Move to the next row of four bales, position the crowd bar against the right side of the row of bales, lower the Grabber onto the bales, and release the bale hooks. 4. Move forward to push the bales together, lower the Grabber onto the bales, engage the hooks, and pick up the eight bale group. 5. Move the bales to the desired location, lower and release the eight bale group. 5.7 Detaching From Loader ...

6. Transporting 6.1 General Safety SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Make sure the tractor or loader used is in good operating condition according to the OEM user’s manual. When transporting the unit on the highway, make sure the tractor has a clearly visible “Slow Moving Vehicle” placard. Make sure that the area is clear of children, animals, and other obstacles before moving the unit. This is particularly impor ...

20 EGF8 Grabber 7. Storage WARNING Not following these safety instructions could result in serious injury and possible death. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and all safety signs before moving the unit. Do not permit anyone, especially children to play on or around the stored unit. Store the unit in an area away from human activity. Do not store the unit where it will be exposed to livestock for long periods ...