Gradall 534B Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Safe operation depends on reliable equipment and proper operating procedures. Performing the checks and services described in this manual will help to keep your Gradall Material Handler in reliable condition and use of the recommended operating procedures can help you avoid accidents. Because some procedures may be new to even the experienced operator we recommend that this manual be read, understood and followed by all who operate the unit.

Danger, Warning and Caution notes in this manual and the FIEI Rough Terrain Forklift Safety Manual will help you avoid injury and damage to the equipment. These notes are not intended to cover all eventualities; it would be impossible to anticipate and evaluate all possible applications and methods of operation for this equipment.

Any procedure not specifically recommended by The Gradall Company must be thoroughly evaluated from the standpoint of safety before it is placed in practice. If you aren’t sure, contact your Gradall Material Handler Distributor before operating.

Do not modify this machine without written permission from The Gradall Company.

NOTICE

The Gradall Company retains all proprietary rights to the information contained in this manual.

The Company also reserves the right to change specifications without notice.

Gradall is a registered trademark for hydraulic excavators, hydraulic material handlers and attachments manufactured by The Gradall Company.

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The Gradall Company

406 Mill Avenue, S.W., New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663

INTRODUCTION

General

The manual provides important information familiarize you with safe operating procedures and operator maintenance requirements for the Gradall/ 534-B Material Handler.

If you have any questions regarding the material handler, contact your Gradall Material Handler Distributor.

Operator Qualifications

Operators of the material handler must be in good physical and mental condition, have normal reflexes and reaction time good vision and depth perception and normal hearing. He/she* must not be using medication which could impair his abilities nor be under the influence of alcohol or any other drug during the work shift.

The operator should also possess a valid, applicable driver’s license and must have completed a course of training in the safe operation of this type of material handling equipment.

Related Manuals & Decals

Separate publication are furnished with the material handler to provide information concerning safety, replacement parte, maintenance procedures, theory of operation and vendor components. Replacement manuals, decals and instructions plates can be ordered from your Gradall Material Handler Distributor.

Serial Number Location

Specify Model and Serial Numbers when ordering parts and when discussing specific applications and procedures with your distributor. The model/serial number plate located on the cate wall to the right of the Operator’s seat pedestal.

In addition, the operator must read, understand and comply with instructions contained in the following material furnished with the material handler:

This Operator’s Manual FIEI Rough T errain Forklift Safety Manual Gradall Material Handler Safety Manual All instruction decals and plates Any optional equipment instructions furnished

The operator must also read, understand and comply with all applicable Employer, Industry and Governmental rules, standards and regulations.

Regardless of previous experience operating similar equipment, the operator must be given sufficient opportunity to practice with the 534-B Material Handler in a safe, open area (not hazardous to people or property) to develop the skills and “feel” required for safe, efficient operation.

Though no offense or discrimination is intended, only the masculine pronouns will be used throughout the remainder of this manual.

Orientation

When used to describe location of componente in the material handler, the directions front, rear, right and left relate to the orientation of a person sitting in the operator’s seat.

Nomenclature

The illustrations on page 3 include nomenclature applied to major components of the material handler. The term “handler” will be used throughout the balance of this manual in place of the words “material handler”.

NOMENCLATURE

SAFETY HIGHLIGHTS

Read and understand this manual, the Gradall Material Handler Safety Manual and all instructional decals and plates before starting, operating or performing maintenance procedures on this equipment.

Most safety notes included in this manual involve characteristics of the Model 534-B Material Refer to the FIEI Rough Terrain Forklift Safety Manual and the Gradall Material Handler Safety Manual for safety precautions relating to general material handling procedures and practices.

Handler.

Watch for these symbols; they are used

to call your attention to safety notices.

Operators of this equipment must have successfully completed a training program in the safe operation of this type of material handling equipment.

Regardless of previous experience operating similar equipment, the proper operator must be given opportunity to practice with the 534-B Material Handler in a safe open area (not hazardous to or property) to develop the skills and “feel” re for safe, efficient operation.

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DANGER

This symbol indicates a hazard which could would result in high probability of death or serious injury if proper precautions are not taken.

This symbol indicates a hazard which could result in death or serious if proper precautions are not taken.

This symbol indicates a hazard which could result in injury or damage to equipment or property if proper precautions are not taken.

Decals Inside Cab

Located on Dashboard

Part No. 9100-3040

Located on Dashboard

9103-3310

Located on Dashboard

Part No.9103-3089

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER CAPACITY CHART IN PLACE

Located on Dashboard

Part No. 9100-3039

TO PREVENT ENGINE RING GEAR DAMAGE, WAIT 10 SECONDS AFTER ENGINE ROTA TION STOPS BEFORE A T A TTEMPTING TO RESTART .

W ARNING!

Located on Firewall

Part No. 9103-3010

Located on Dashboard

Part No. 9103-3157

LEVEL GRADALL HANDLER BEFORE LIFTING ANY LOAD ABOVE 4 FEET

Located on Dashboard

Part No.9103-3014

Decals Inside Cab (cont.)

9100-3041

Located on Dashboard

Part No. 9100-3041

BRAKING CAPACITY IS

REDUCED WHEN ENGINE

IS NOT RUNNING.

9103-3135

Located on Dashboard

Part No. 9103-3135

9103-3244

Located on Dashboard

Part No. 9103-3244

W ARNING:

SHUT OFF ENGINE AND SET BRAKES BEFORE LEAVING GRADALL HANDLER UNATTENDED

Located on Firewall

Part No. 9100-3029

WARNING:

ON GRADES AND UNEVEN GROUND PLACE FORKS IN CARRY POSITION (APPROX. 12" ABOVE GROUND) BEFORE MOVING GRADALL HANDLER

Located on Firewall

Part No. 9100-3050

WARNING:

OPERATOR PROTECTION (SUCH AS HARD HATS,

SAFETY GLASSES AND/OR EAR MUFFS) SHOULD BE

WORN WHEN JOB CONDITIONS WARRANT

Located on Firewall

Part No. 9100-3036

9100-3050

9100-3036

Decals Inside Cab (cont.)

PARK BRAKE

PULL TO SET PUSH TO RELEASE

LIGHT IDENTIFICA TION

P ARK BRAKE INSTRUCTIONS

P ARKING BRAKE

Located on Firewall Part No. 9103-3279

START

9104-

BUTTON

Located on Front Face of Dashboard

Part NO. 9104-3207

3207

WARNING

DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT FIRST READING THE OPERA T OR’S MANUAL. IF A MANUAL IS NOT A V AILABLE, REFER TO AN AUTHORIZED GRADALL DEALER.

9103-3103

Located on Manual Holder

Part No. 9103-3103

Located on Manual Holder

Part No. 9106-3031

Located on Boom Lever Knob

Part No. 9100-3044

GFHGHGFH

Decals Inside Cab (cont.)

CAPACITY CHART: MODEL 5348-8

RA TED CAPACITY 2 FT . LOAD CENTER

DEATH

UNLAWFUL

FOR MINIMUM CLEARANCES OF HIGH VOLT AGE LINES IN EXCESS OF 50,000 VOL TS, SEE YOUR LOCAL STA TE ANDFEDERAL REGULA TIONS DO NOT DEFACE OR REMOVED THIS SIGN FROM THIS MACHINE

OR INJURY MAY RESULT FROM CONT ACTING ELECTRICAL LINES.

TO PLACE ANY PART OF THIS MACHINE OR LOAD WITHIN 10 FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES OF UP TO 50,000 VOL TS.

Located on Mudguard

Part No. 8360-1011

9103-3311

Located on Dashboard

Part No. 9106-3034

Optional Lift Capacity Charts are

located on Firewall.

Decals Outside Cab

FUEL - DIESEL

EXTINGUISH ALL OPEN FLAME AND SMOKING MA TERIALS WHEN REFUELING.

Located on Fuel Tank

Part No.9100-3052

DO NOT INSERT HAND IN OPENING WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING

Located on Radiator

Part No 9103-3011

9100-3052

9103-3011

NO RIDERS

9104-3211

Located on Hydraulic Reservoir & Left of Cab Door

Part No. 9104-3211

COOLANT

9100-3032

Located on Radiator

Part No. 9100-3032

DIESEL FUEL

7702-3308

CHECK TO ASSURE QUICK SWITCH PIN IS FULL Y ENGAGED AND LOCKED AFTER A TTACHMENT CHANGE

Located on Boom Head

Part No. 9103-3023

2-9103-3023

USE TWO HANDS WHEN

Located on Fuel Tank

Part No. 7702-3308

TIRE PRESSURE

55 PSI

Located on Wheel Rims REAR: 55 psi Part No. 9105-9104 FRONT: 65 psi

HYDRAULIC OIL

7702-3006

Located on Hydraulic Reservoir

Part No. 7702-3006

CLIMBING ON MACHINE.

Located Left of Cab Door

Part No. 7702-3003

7702-3003

Located on Boom

Part No. 9100-3031

Decals Outside Cab (cont.)

DO NOT USE THIS MACHINE

FOR LIFTING PERSONNEL.

9104-3215

Located on Mudguard

Part No. 9104-3215

DO NOT STAND UNDER

LOAD OR BOOM

9104-3217

Located on Boom

Part No. 9104-3217

PINCH POINT AREA

TO PREVENT INJURY, KEEP CLEAR ANYTIME MACHINE IS RUNNING

Located Below Boom Pivot

Part No. 9104-3209

DO NOT USE BOOM AS WALKAWAY

Located on Boom

Part No. 9104-3216

9104-3209

9104-3216

HOT EXHAUST

Located on Exhaust Guard

Part No. 7734-3018

PRESSURIZED-

COOLING SYSTEM

REMOVE CAP

SLOWL Y

9104-3210

Located on Radiator

Part No. 9104-3210

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