33. EXTENDING MACHINE SERVICE LIFE
33.5 SCRAP GRAPPLE
MAIN FIELDS OF APPLICATION
o Disposal of rock or debris
This attachment is mounted to the arm end and used to grasp
rock, debris etc. by opening and closing the claws (3 to 5) corre-
sponding to the extension and retraction of the hydraulic cylinder.
MISTAKEN METHODS OF USE
To ensure that the machine has a long life, and to ensure that
operations are carried out in safety, do not operate the machine in
any of the following ways.
l Do not operate the cylinder to the end of its stroke.
Always leave approx. 5 cm (2 in) to spare.
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Operations using the swing force
Operations using one side of work equipment
Catching and dragging with claw end
Gouging
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