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5 Operation
Hydraulic Easy Lock quickhitch (option)
• Attend specific training before putting into operation. Training must be
given by authorized technical personnel and must be understood by
the operator.
• For safety reasons, the quickhitch must be operated with two control
elements. This avoids opening the quickhitch unintentionally during
work operation.
• There must be no dirt on the claws before hitching.
• For more information, see Easy Lock/Powertilt with Easy Lock
Operator’s Manual.
• Store the Operator’s Manual of the hydraulic quickhitch together with
the Operator’s Manual of the machine.
Accident hazard when picking up attachments!
If an attachment is not locked correctly, it can come off and cause serious
injury or death.
► Do not allow anyone to stay in the danger zone.
► Do not use damaged attachments.
► Check pin F must be fully retracted. Otherwise repeat the lock cycle
until check pin F is retracted.
► Ensure safe locking with a rapid succession of stick and bucket
movements as close as possible to the ground.
► Operate the machine only with a safely locked attachment.
Danger of crushing when attachments are removed!
If an attachment is not locked correctly, it can tip over and cause serious
injury or death.
► Do not allow anyone to stay in the danger zone.
► Lower the attachment to level and firm ground ensuring stability.
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