JLG G6-42A Operator Manual - Manual (Page 37)

Form No. 20036 • G6-42A Owner/Operator Manual
Attachment Installation
Attachment Operation
Operation of the handler equipped with carriage/fork combination is covered
in the GRADALL Material Handler Safety Manual and this Manual.
Operation of the handler when equipped with other approved attachments is
covered in this section or in separate instructions furnished with the attachment.
Any separate instructions must be kept in Manual Holder in cab with this
Owner/Operator Manual, an additional copy must be kept with the
attachment if it is equipped with a manual holder.
Take extra care when engaging, securing, manipulating, transporting and
positioning the load.
Operate a handler equipped with an attachment as a partially-loaded handler.
Pay special attention to capacity and range limits for the handler/attachment
combination.
Practice operation of handler and attachment in a safe, open area, not
hazardous to yourself, other persons, equipment or property. Become
thoroughly familiar with response of handler and attachment to controls before
operating in a work situation.
Always consider terrain between present location of load and delivery point.
Never attempt to transport a load across terrain which could cause handler to
tip over.
13.1
Always be certain that carriage or
attachment is properly positioned
on boom head and is secured by
lock pin and retainer pin. Failure
to ensure proper installation could
permit carriage/attachment/load
to disengage and cause serious
injury or death.
WARNING !
This installation procedure is
designed for one-man operation.
If a helper is involved, shut off the
engine before proceeding to steps
4 and 5.
1. Retract Quick Switch™ (attachment tilt
lever forward) to provide clearance.
Check to be sure lock pin is secured in
out position with retainer pin.
2. Align boom head pivot with recess in
attachment. Raise boom slightly to
engage boom head pivot in recess.
4. Remove retainer pin and slide lock
pin in fully.
5. Secure lock pin in locked position using
retainer pin.
3. Engage Quick Switch™ (attachment
tilt lever backward).
6. If attachment is equipped, swing
saddles down and pin in place.
WARNING !