AVANT A21047 Operator's Manual

Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment, and follow all instructions. Keep this manual for later reference. Operator’s Operator’s Operator’s Operator’s manual for Attachment manual for Attachment manual for Attachment manual for Attachment PPaalllleett FFoorrkkss Product number: 300-700-series loaders: A21047 A21039 200-series loaders: A33029 Foldable load backrest extension: A21512 ...

CONTENTS 1. Foreword..................................................................................................................................3 2. Designed purpose of use .........................................................................................................3 3. Safety instructions for the pallet forks.......................................................................................3 4. Pallet fork specifications...........................................................................................................5 5. Putting the pallet forks into use ............................................... ...

and manufactured on the basis of years of product development and experience. By familiarising yourself with this manual and following the instructions, you ascertain your safety and ensure the reliable operation and long service life of the equipment. Read the instructions carefully before starting to use the equipment or performing maintenance. With these instructions, even an inexperienced user can use the pallet forks and loader safely. The manual also includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators. Ensure that ...

loader's quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked the attachment to the loader. • Always transport the load as low as possible to keep the centre of gravity low. Heaviest end of the load should be closest to the machine. The load should be balanced evenly also sideways. • Keep the forks at as wide setting as possible. • Be careful when lifting load to high level or lifting load from high. Operate the controls of the loader calmly and deliberately. When handling heavy loads avoid sudden changes in speed or direction to maintai ...

Table 1 – Pallet fork Specifications Product number A33029 A21047 A21039 Fork length: 850 mm 850 mm 1 100 mm Weigh of pallet forks (assembly): 90 kg 90 kg 105 kg Fork separation: 134 - 790 mm Fork width: 80 mm 100 mm Maximum working load: see table 3 on page 9 Log grab accessory (option): A34822 A33503 Load backrest extension (option): A21512 Weight, backrest extension: 21 kg Suitable AVANT loader: 216, 218, 220 300-700 300-700 Listed below are the markings and labels fastened to the pallet forks, which must be visible on the equipment. Replace the warning labels, if they have become unclear or detached completely. ...

As the pallet forks are delivered, for easier transportation the frame and the forks may be separated. The pallet forks can be easily assembled; tools are required only to tighten the bolts which lock the backrest extension and the forks on the frame. To install the log grab accessory, follow instructions given in its manual. 5.1. Assembling the pallet forks To make the assembling of the forks easier, first attach and lock the pallet fork frame on the loader quick attach plate. Attaching the frame can be done manually or by placing the frame plate on suitable position, so that it can be coupled with the loader ...

Mounting the attachment to the loader is quick and easy, but it must be done carefully. An attachment that has not been locked may come off the loader and cause hazardous situations. In the worst case, the attachment may slide onto the driver along a raised boom. For this reason, the attachment must under no circumstances be raised to a height of over one metre when it has not been locked. To prevent hazardous situations, always follow the attachment mounting instructions provided in the following pages. Also remember the safety instructions in Section 3 and the instructions provided in the loader man ...

ensure that the locking pins are in the lower position and come through the fasteners on both sides. Unlocked attachment may fall on the boom or operator and cause injuries. 6. Using the pallet forks Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment. • Before use check that the pallet forks are intact and that all obstacles have been removed from the working area. Remember correct working methods and avoid leaving the driver’s sea ...

distribution for the best horizontal stability. Adjust the forks so that the load is distributed evenly. The width between forks can be adjusted by turning the locking pins on top of the forks to the upright position. Adjust the fork width in a way that the load is spread horizontally even to achieve the best possible stability. Always lock the forks to the intended gaps on the pallet fork frame and ensure that the forks can not move sideways. If the loader is not equipped with the boom self levelling: When lifting material to a high level, the front plate must be sim ...

the loader or when the load has been lifted high. When the load indicator of the loader signals, lower the load calmly and retract the telescopic boom. Avoid sudden changes in speed or direction. If the maximum lifting height is required, extend the telescopic boom while the load is near the ground. This way you can more easily monitor the limit of the loader lifting capacity. 6.2. Slope operation and uneven terrains Extra caution is needed when using the equipment on inclined terrains and slopes. On sideways inclined terrains the load should not be lifted high. ...

Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) for attachment from the date of purchase. The warranty covers repair costs as follows: • Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory. • The factory replaces any defective components or consumables. The factory may reimburse the price of components purchased by the customer in special cases that have been agreed in advance. The warranty does not cover: • Normal maintenance work, such as the replacement of blades or the belts, or parts and consumables required for it. • Damages caused by unusual operating conditions or ways of use, negligen ...