Avantco CUTTING BAR S30 User manual

Cutting bar S30
2018 1
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Cutting bar S30
Product number:
A430938
English
A436907 2018 1 EN 2018-
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Cutting bar S30 2018 1

Cutting bar S30 2018 1
CONTENTS
1. FOREWORD ............................................................................................................................................4
Warning symbols used in this manual ............................................................................................................................... 5
2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE.............................................................................................................6
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ATTACHMENT........................................................7
4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................11
4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment.................................................................................. 11
5. ASSEMBLING THE ATTACHMENT....................................................................................................13
5.1 Coupling an attachment to the side arm .......................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses............................................................................................... 15
6. INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE....................................................................................................................17
6.1 Checks before use................................................................................................................................................. 18
6.2 Using the cutting bar............................................................................................................................................. 19
6.3 Working on uneven ground................................................................................................................................ 21
6.4 Adjusting blade setting.......................................................................................................................................... 21
6.5 Transport position ................................................................................................................................................ 22
6.6 Uncoupling and storage........................................................................................................................................ 23
6.6.1 Storage with side arm................................................................................................................................... 23
6.6.2 Storage of uncoupled cutting bar............................................................................................................... 24
7. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE ..........................................................................................................25
7.1 Inspection of hydraulic components.................................................................................................................. 25
7.2 Cleaning the attachment ...................................................................................................................................... 26
7.3 Lubrication .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
7.4 Inspection of metal structures............................................................................................................................ 26
7.5 Mower blades......................................................................................................................................................... 27
7.6 Hydraulic motor settings ..................................................................................................................................... 27
8. WARRANTY TERMS..............................................................................................................................28

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1. Foreword
Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this attachment for your Avant loader. It has
been designed and manufactured based on years of experience on product development and manufacturing.
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.
The purpose of this manual is to help you to:
operate the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
observe and prevent any hazardous situations
keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
With these instructions, even an inexperienced user can use the attachment and loader safely. The manual
includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators as well. Ensure that all persons using the
loader have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the manual of the loader, each
attachment that are used, and all safety instructions before using the equipment. Using the equipment for
other purposes or use in any other way than described in this manual is prohibited. Keep this manual at hand
throughout the service life of the equipment. If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this
manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant
dealer or from the manufacturer.
In addition to the safety instructions included in this manual, you must observe all occupational safety
regulations, local laws, and other regulations concerning the use of the equipment. Particularly the regulations
concerning the use of the equipment on public road areas must be observed. Contact your Avant dealer for
more information about local requirements before you operate the loader on road areas.
Contact your local AVANT dealer for any questions, service, spare parts or about any problems that may
occur with the operation of your machine.
This manual contains the original instructions in English. Due to continuous product development some of the
details shown in this manual may differ from your equipment. Pictures may also depict optional equipment or
features that are not currently available. We reserve the right to change the contents of the manual without
notification. Copyright © 2019 Avant Tecno Oy. All rights reserved.

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Warning symbols used in this manual
The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual. They indicate factors that must be taken into
account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property:
WARNING: SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”
Carefully read the message that follows, it warns of an immediate hazard
that could cause serious personal injury.
The safety alert symbol by itself and with related safety statement
indicates important safety messages throughout this Manual. It is used to
draw attention to instructions involving your personal safety or the safety
of others. When you see this symbol, be alert, your safety is involved,
carefully read the message that follows, and inform other operators.
DANGER:
This signal word indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will cause
death or serious injury.
WARNING:
This signal word indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could cause serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
This signal word is used when minor injury could result if the instructions are not
followed properly.
This signal word indicates information about the correct operation and maintenance
of the equipment.
Failure to observe the instructions accompanying the symbol can lead to equipment
breakdown or other property damage.