Epiroc HM Series User Manual

Safety and operating instructions
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Original Instructions
5.4 Attaching the hydraulic
attachment to the carrier
5.4.1 Mechanical mounting aspects
You need an assistant to attach the hydraulic attachment
to the carrier.
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Agree on hand signals with your assistant, to enable
him to help you place the carrier in the proper posi-
tion to attach the hydraulic attachment.
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Lower the stick of the carrier into the holder provided
on the adapter plate.
WARNING Injury by impacts
A sudden movement of the carrier may cause your as-
sistant to be hit and injured by the boom or the hydraulic
attachment.
u Only move the boom very slowly and in a controlled
manner while an assistant is within the danger zone.
u Always keep sight of your assistant.
WARNING Hands and fingers being cut off or hurt
Bores and surfaces can act like a pair of scissors and
cut off or hurt parts of your body.
u Never use your fingers to check bores or fitting sur-
faces.
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Let your assistant instruct you until the bores in the
adapter plate(B) and in the stick(A) are properly
aligned.
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Install the stick bolt(C) and lock it.
D
B
A
C
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Lift the hydraulic attachment(D).
E
F
G
B
A
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Extend the bucket cylinder(E) until the bore in the
linkage(F) aligns with the bore in the adapter
plate(B).
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Install the linkage bolt(G) and lock it.
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Carefully move the bucket cylinder(E) into both end
positions.
The adapter plate must not be stopped by the mechani-
cal stops in either position. Consult the Epiroc Customer
Center / Dealer in your area if the adapter plate is
stopped by a mechanical stop.
5.4.2 First installation
WARNING Risk of death due to defective first in-
stallation
Faults during the first installation or commissioning can
lead to life-threatening situations and may cause consid-
erable damage to property.
u Have the first installation exclusively conducted by
authorised specialist personnel.
u Do not undertake unauthorised first installation.
WARNING Unexpected movement
Sudden movements of the carrier may cause serious in-
jury.
u Secure the carrier such that it cannot move unex-
pectedly.
u Observe the carrier manufacturer’s instructions.

Epiroc HM Series Specifications

General

Brand	Epiroc
Model	HM Series
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English