30. EXTENDING MACHINE SERVICE LIFE 30.5 SCRAP GRAPPLE MAIN FIELDS OF APPLICATION Disposel 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) corresponding 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 opera- tions are carried out in safety, do not operate the machine in any of the following ways. Do not operate the cylinder to the end of its stroke. Always leave approx. 5 cm to spare.
Operations using the swing force Operations using one side of work equipment Catching and dragging with claw end Gouging PC130/150LPG-6K ENG 5-20