Avantco Ripper User manual

Ripper 2012 1
Please read this manual carefully before using the equipment, and follow all
instructions.
Keep this manual for later reference.
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Product number: 300-700-series loaders: A244412
200-series loaders: A46332

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CONTENTS
1. Foreword.....................................................................................................................................3
2. Designed purpose of use ............................................................................................................3
3. Safety instructions for the ripper..................................................................................................3
4. Ripper specifications...................................................................................................................4
5. Mounting the ripper to the loader.................................................................................................5
6. Instructions for use......................................................................................................................6
7. Maintenance and servicing..........................................................................................................6
8. Warranty terms ...........................................................................................................................7
This manual uses the following warning symbols to indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce
the risk of personal injury or damage to property:
This safety symbol refers to important safety information in this manual. It
warns of an immediate hazard that could cause serious personal injury or
damage to property.
Read the warning text accompanying the symbol carefully and ensure that
other operators are also familiar with the warnings, since personal safety is
at stake.
This notice symbol 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.
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. Due to continuous
product development, some of the details in this manual may differ from your equipment. We reserve the
right to change the contents of the manual without notification. Original instructions.

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1. Foreword
Avant Tecno Oy would like to thank you for your purchase of this AVANT attachment. It has been designed
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 users with only little experience can use the attachment and loader safely. The
manual also includes important instructions for experienced AVANT operators. Ensure that all persons using
the equipment have received proper guidance and familiarised themselves with the manual and all safety
instructions before using the equipment. Keep this manual at hand throughout the service life of the
equipment. If the manual is lost, you can request a new one from the retailer or manufacturer. If you sell or
transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner.
2. Designed purpose of use
The ripper is an attachment designed and manufactured to suite AVANT multi purpose loaders. It is an
inexpensive and practically irreplaceable tool in ground works. With the ripper it is easy and effortless to
remove roots as well as rocks even from hard packed ground. The replaceable hard metal teeth guarantee a
long lifespan for the attachment. The ripper is best suited to a loader that is equipped with telescopic boom.
The attachments have been designed to require as little maintenance as possible. The operator can perform
regular maintenance tasks, but certain more demanding tasks must be left to qualified professionals. Read
the maintenance and servicing instructions in this manual. Please contact your AVANT retailer if you have
additional questions about the operation or maintenance of the equipment or if you require spare parts or
maintenance services.
3. Safety instructions for the ripper
Please bear in mind that safety is the result of several factors. The loader-attachment combination is highly
powerful, and improper or careless use may cause serious personal injury or property damage. Due to this,
you should carefully familiarise yourself with the manuals of both the loader and the attachment before
starting operation. Do not use the attachment if you have not familiarised yourself with its operation and the
related hazards.
The purpose of these instructions is to help you to:
•Use the equipment in a safe and efficient manner
•Monitor and prevent any hazardous situations
•Keep the equipment intact and ensure a long service life
•When mounting the ripper to the loader, ensure that the locking pins of the loader's
quick attach plate are in the lower position and that they have locked the attachment
to the loader.
•Operate the ripper calmly and carefully. Avoid pulling material by plucking.
•Note that the object being tried to move may suddenly become loose, or the grip may
suddenly slip. Do not allow others to stay near or under the loader boom.
•Pay attention to the contours of the terrain and other hazards, such as branches and
trees reaching to the driver's area. Pay attention to the surroundings and any other
persons and machines moving in the vicinity.
•Do not modify the structure of the attachment in a manner that would affect its safety.
•Familiarise yourself with the loader controls in a safe area.
•Also read the safety instructions for the loader in the loader manual.

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Note that the loader boom moves down and may be tilted even if the engine has been
stopped. Never go under a raised boom or to the danger area between the boom and
the attachment.
Remember to wear proper protective clothing:
•The noise level in the driver's seat may exceed 85 dB(A). Wear hearing protection while
working with the loader.
•The use of safety boots is recommended while working with the loader.
4. Ripper specifications
Table 1 –Ripper technical data
Product number A46332 A44412
Width: 500 mm
Working depth: c. 300 mm
Weight: 50 kg
Suitable AVANT
loader: 216-220 300-700
Listed below are the markings and labels fastened to the ripper, which must be visible on the equipment.
Replace the warning labels, if they have become unclear or detached completely. New labels are available
via your retailer or contact information provided on the cover page.
The warning decals contain important safety information. Replace damaged or
missing decals with new ones.
A46771 A46772
Table 2 – Decal explanations
Decal Meaning
A46771 Read instructions before use.
A46772 Do not go under a raised attachment or the
loader boom, keep a safe distance to lifted
equipment.
Identification plate of the attachment
Decal locations

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5. Attaching the ripper to the loader
Attaching the attachment to the loader is quick and easy, but it must be done carefully. If the attachment is
not locked to the loader, it may detach from 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 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.
The attachment is installed to the loader boom by using the quick attach plate and the counterpart on the
attachment. The locking pins are semi-automatic, they will lock when the attachment is tilted towards the
loader at low height. The ripper is attached to the loader as follows:
Step 1:
•Lift the quick attach plate locking pin / locking
pins up and turn them backwards into the slot
so that they are locked in the upper position.
•If your loader is equipped with a hydraulic
attachment locking system, see additional
instructions about the use of the locking
system from the relevant manuals.
Step 2:
•Turn the quick attach plate hydraulically to an
obliquely forward position.
•Drive the loader onto the attachment. If your
loader is equipped with a telescopic boom,
you can utilise this.
Step 3:
•Lift the boom slightly – pull the boom control
lever backward to raise the attachment off the
ground.
•Turn the boom control lever left to turn the
bottom section of the quick attach plate onto
the attachment.
•Turn the boom control lever further to the left
so that the locking pins lock as they hit the pin
guides.
Before moving or raising the attachment,
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.

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Do not use the automatic locking of the locking pins at a height of over one metre. If
the locking pins do not return to the normal position when the front plate is tilted, do
not raise the attachment any more. Lower the attachment on the ground and secure
the locking manually.
6. nstructions for use
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.
•Check that the ripper is intact and check the fixing and condition of its teeth.
•Check that all obstacles have been removed from the working area before operation. Remember
correct working methods and avoid leaving the driver’s seat unnecessarily.
•Ensure that the loader and attachment are used in a safe manner and as intended.
•Operate the controls of the loader only when sitting at the driver’s seat.
The ripper is operated by pressing the three blades into the ground next to the object you wish to remove.
When the teeth have sunk into the ground, tilt the ripper inwards and then lift the boom upwards, which will
bring the object on top of the ground.
7. Maintenance and servicing
You may use a pressure washer and mild detergent to clean the ripper. Do not use strong solvents or spray
directly at the labels on the attachment. For longer storage periods touch up the paint where needed to
prevent rust damage. Do not store the attachment directly against the ground; place it on blocks of wood or
on a pallet, for example.
The teeth of the ripper can be replaced as needed. Contact your nearest Avant dealer or service point for
spare parts.

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8. Warranty terms
Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) for the 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, negligence, structural changes made without the
consent of Avant Tecno Oy, use of non-original parts or lack of maintenance.
•Consequences of a defect, such as interruption of work or other possible additional damages.
•Travel and/or freight costs caused by the repair.