CHARGEUR PELLE RETRO PR-1500-S User manual

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PELLE RETRO
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
SAS Chargeur Plus
3 rue Jacques de Vaucanson –17180 Périgny
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Email : [e-mail]

PR-1500-S / PR-1500-P CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS...........................................................................................................................................................2
PRESENTATION OF THE MANUAL..............................................................................................................4
General information ...................................................................................................................... 4
First use of the machine ................................................................................................................ 4
CE CONFORMITY DECLARATION.................................................................................................................5
1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS...............................................................................................................6
1.1-General.....................................................................................................................................................6
1.2-Intended use and limitations...........................................................................................................6
1.3- Machines Description........................................................................................................................7
1.4-Dimensions and characteristics .....................................................................................................8
2 SAFETY NOTICE.............................................................................................................................................9
2.1-Foreword.................................................................................................................................................9
2.1.1-Responsibilities and tasks ................................................................................................... 9
2.1.2-Duties and warranty .......................................................................................................... 10
2.1.3-PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).............................................................................. 10
2.1.4-Safety symbols.................................................................................................................... 11
2.2-Working area...................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3-Nuisances............................................................................................................................................. 12
2.4-Safety features.................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5-Residual risks..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.1-Hydraulic risk: .................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.2-Hydraulic hose rupture:..................................................................................................... 13
2.5.3-Tipping:............................................................................................................................... 13
2.5.4-Transporting people: ......................................................................................................... 14
2.5.5-Usage in enclosed areas:.................................................................................................... 14
3 OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................. 15
3.1-Workstation........................................................................................................................................ 15
3.2 Start/Stop............................................................................................................................................. 16
3.3-Operation............................................................................................................................................. 16
Bucket controls: ........................................................................................................................... 17
Boom controls:............................................................................................................................. 17
Adjusting beam controls: ............................................................................................................ 18
Rotation of the arm:..................................................................................................................... 18
Right stands controls:.................................................................................................................. 19

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Left stands controls: .................................................................................................................... 19
Excavation work: ......................................................................................................................... 20
3.4- Cleaning (to be done after each use)......................................................................................... 20
3.5-Handling the equipment................................................................................................................. 20
Changing the bucket: ................................................................................................................... 21
Fitting an auger or grapple: ........................................................................................................ 21
Fitting a loading bucket:.............................................................................................................. 21
4 CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE WORK................................................................................................... 22
4.1-Action .................................................................................................................................................... 22
Conditions: ................................................................................................................................... 22
4.2-Corrective maintenance ................................................................................................................. 22
4.3-Preventive maintenance ................................................................................................................ 22
Checking levels:............................................................................................................................ 22
Lubrication points: ...................................................................................................................... 23
Maintenance and machine verifications chart: ......................................................................... 24
5 TRANSPORT AND STORAGE................................................................................................................... 25
5.1-Loading and unloading ................................................................................................................... 25
On a truck: .................................................................................................................................... 25
Using a pallet truck:..................................................................................................................... 25
Weight of the machine:................................................................................................................ 25
5.2-Storage.................................................................................................................................................. 25
Durability of the machine:........................................................................................................... 25
Safety: ........................................................................................................................................... 25
5.3-Disposal................................................................................................................................................ 25

PR-1500-S / PR-1500-P PRESENTATION OF THE MANUAL
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PRESENTATION OF THE MANUAL
General information
The operator of this equipment must read this manual with care and attention before operating
the machine.
This manual is intended for the owner and people likely to use and maintain the machine
produced by Chargeur Plus. This manual was written to ensure the complete safety of the users
of the equipment.
All manufacturing parts, connectors and controls were designed and built with maximum safety
in mind, meaning they are particularly robust, even when they are not used in accordance with
this manual.
The machine (in its assembled form) was tested before being delivered. Long-term performance
depends on the correct usage and necessary preventive maintenance, in accordance with the
instructions given in this manual.
For the usage, maintenance, restoration and technical safety checks of the retro excavator, the
owner must ensure that the person using the equipment has the necessary skills to do so.
Only people capable of using the retro excavator independently, and those who have received the
necessary information for operating this machine are authorized to operate it.
Original spare parts can be ordered directly from SAS Chargeur Plus or through one of their
approved dealers. It is therefore necessary to specify the name of the model, the date the machine
was put into circulation and a photo of the part if necessary. Any parts ordered from another
dealer could compromise the safety of the machine.
First use of the machine
Before using the machine for the first time, carry out a visual inspection of the retro excavator to
make sure no external damage occurred during transport. Check all the parts supplied with the
machine.
•Check the levels of oil
See the maintenance chapter in order to carry out these checks correctly.
Running-in the retro excavator:
For the first 50 hours of use, it is absolutely essential to follow these instructions:
•Warm up the retro excavator with medium engine power and rev the engine a little; do
not warm up the engine at idling speed,
•Do not rev the engine unnecessarily.
Specific maintenance instructions:
•Check the hydraulic oil to make sure there are not any visible impurities.

PR-1500-S / PR-1500-P CE CONFORMITY DECLARATION
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CE CONFORMITY DECLARATION
With this CE declaration of conformity, the company CHARGEUR PLUS confirms that the retro
excavator respects all regulations and standards applicable at the time of delivery. CE conformity
marking is mentioned on the serial number plate; this confirms compliance with all applicable
regulations and standards.
Any unauthorized modifications or any spare part added at a later date could have a negative
impact on the stability of the retro excavator and as a consequence, the CE declaration of
conformity is no longer valid.
When the assembled retro excavator is delivered, the CE declaration of conformity is attached to
the invoice. This CE declaration of conformity must be carefully retained and presented upon
request, to the appropriate authorities.

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1 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS
1.1-General
The information, instructions and data given in this operator’s manual can be applied to all
models. If instructions concern a specific model, this will be detailed.
1.2-Intended use and limitations
The retro excavators described in this operator’s manual are intended for loading operations and
unloading of earth, rocks and other materials. The maximum authorized lifting capacity of the
bucket should never be exceeded.
Compliant usage also includes the following:
•Respecting all the instructions given in this manual,
•Carrying out all the required maintenance, at the scheduled times indicated,
•Respecting the scheduled compulsory tests, to prevent accidents.
Forbidden usage:
Any incorrect use of the retro excavators described in this manual, that is to say any difference in
use compared to the information given in the next section of the operator's manual, is considered
as forbidden. The same applies in the case of non-compliance with the standards and instructions
given in this operator’s manual.
Improper use can cause risks. Here are some examples of improper or abusive usage:
•Using to lift loads without assembling the correct lifting equipment,
•Using in a contaminated environment,
•Using in enclosed areas without sufficient ventilation,
•Using in extreme temperatures (hot or cold),
•Using to work underground,
•Using to transport people in the bucket,
•Using to break down walls with the bucket.
External operating conditons:
Usage temperature
Minimum
-10°
Maximum
40°
Maximum humidity
90% at 40°
Maximum wind speed authorised
60 km/h
Maximum Temperature of oil in the tank
60°
* Remember to order the cooler from Chargeur Plus, in the event of hydraulic or engine problems
which could increase the temperature of the oil and could be dangerous*

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1.3-Description des machines
See below the full description of a machine with all available options, depending on the model of
your machine, some parts will come at an extra charge.

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1.4-Dimensions and characteristics
General:
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Weigh
300 kg
300 kg
Total height (arm folded down) *
1700 mm A
1700 mm A
Total width
820 mm B
820 mm B
Total length (arm folded down)
1650 mm C
1650 mm C
Stabilizer stroke
380 mm D
380 mm D
Arm:
Joint (hydraulically adjustable
arm)
79° on the right E
42° on the left F
79° on the right E
42° on the left F
Max height (open bucket) **
2550 mm G
2550 mm G
Max breakout height**
2000 mm H
2000 mm H
Max digging depth*
1900 mm I
1900 mm I
Max length
2400 mm J
2400 mm J
Ripping power
1.5 tons
1.5 tons
Tractor:
Category ***
1
1
Power
20 to 55 cv
PTO
540 tr/min (anticlockwise)
Hydraulic system:
Hydraulic pump
6 cc with gears
6+6 cc with gears
Operating pressure
165 bars
Throughput (at 540 rpm)
10 L/min
21 L/min
Arm rotation
Hydraulic
Hydraulic
Hydraulic tank capacity
10.5 l
* Stands in
** Stands out
*** According to
Standard ISO 730:2009

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2 SAFETY NOTICE
2.1-Foreword
2.1.1-Responsibilities and tasks
/!\IMPORTANT ! /!\
It is strictly forbidden to drive the machine on the road.
For all machines mentioned in this manual, the safety regulations must be adhered to, as well as
the instructions and rules regarding the usage of retro excavators.
The user has the following duties:
•Make sure all current regional and national regulations are respected,
•Respect the legal regulations (laws, regulations, instructions, etc.) indicated in this operator's
manual, to ensure the machine can be operated in complete safety,
•Make sure that this operator's manual is available to all operators and maintenance personnel
concerned, and that the information, comments, warnings and safety instructions are fully
respected,
•Make sure the safety instructions are respected,
•Take the necessary measures to prevent switching on or operating the retro excavator without
prior authorization,
•Ensure the retro excavator is used in accordance with the location and is operated in compliance
with the conditions of use given in this manual.
Dangers when using the retro excavator:
•The retro excavators are built in accordance with current manufacturing techniques and
in compliance with recognized safety instructions. However, using a retro excavator
could constitute a health hazard or even death of an operator or third party, and risk
damaging the machine itself or other assets and materials. It is only authorized to use the
retro excavator for the work it is intended to do, and in compliance with the safety
instructions
cf: Maintenance and machine verifications chart.
•Repair immediately any faults which could affect the safety of the machine.
cf: Maintenance and machine verifications chart.
Information about modifications:
Any modifications to the machine which are not authorized by Chargeur Plus, could affect the
operation and safety of the machine.

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2.1.2-Duties and warranty
Knowledge of the safety regulations and instructions is a basic requirement in order to correctly
operate the retro excavator in complete safety.
The instructions given in this manual, and in particular, the safety instructions, must be respected
by any person using the retro excavator or working with this machine, as well as the current rules
and regulations for the prevention of accidents, in force at the location in question.
Details of the warranty such as scope, duration and nature are stipulated in the terms and
conditions of sale and delivery issued by the manufacturer. Regarding the warranty claims which
could arise due to incorrect documentation, the current operator's manual will be the correct one.
In addition to the terms and conditions of sale and delivery, the following clauses are applicable:
a warranty claim is invalid for any damages to a person and material damages, in the event it is
caused by one of the following:
•Any use of the retro excavator which is not in accordance with the intended usages and
instructions,
•Switching on or driving the retro excavator incorrectly and improper maintenance of the
excavator,
•Use of the retro excavator with faulty safety equipment or with safety and protection equipment
which is not correctly assembled or broken,
•Lack of understanding and respect of the instructions in the present operator's manual,
•Usage by an unqualified operator,
•Repair work which is not carried out correctly,
•Unauthorized modifications in the assembly of the retro excavator,
•Insufficient monitoring of spare parts which are worn,
•Damage caused by foreign objects or force majeure.
2.1.3-PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Depending on the usage of the machine, the operator must be familiar with the nature of the
possible hazards and consequently, equip themselves with the necessary PPE. For example, in the
event of falling object hazards, they must be equipped with a hard hat, or in the event of chemical
hazard; with gloves and a mask for respiratory protection.
This equipment is compulsory and means the operator can work in complete safety.
WARNING!
The operator must wear PPE which enable them to move freely.
FOR INFORMATION!
PPE must be chosen depending on the nature of the work to be done, the working environment and
working conditions.