JLG G9-43A (9151-4003) Operator Manual - Manual (Page 41)

Form No. 20127 • G9-43A 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 !