EDGE-CUTTING 5591166 - Caterpillar

Hydraulic Quick Change Coupler (If Equipped)
Securing the Implement
Inspect coupler wedge engagement before operating the excavator.Serious injury or death may result from improperly engaged coupler.Coupler wedge engagement can be inspected from the cab by rotating the bucket or implement inward. Extend the bucket cylinder to bring the coupler actuator into view and bring the stick in until the wedges are visible.
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Position the implement on a level surface.
Retract the bucket cylinder. Position the quick coupler in alignment between the hinges of the implement.
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(1) Lower bosses
(2) Hinges
Move the stick forward and raise the stick until the lower bosses (1) engage the hinges (2) of the implement.
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Turn the switch for the quick coupler clockwise in order to extend the wedge. The switch for the quick coupler is located on the left console. Note: Whenever the wedge is extended, a warning alarm will sound. When the switch for the quick coupler is turned counterclockwise in order to retract the wedge, the warning alarm will stop.
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(3) Center bosses
(4) Locking area
Extend the bucket cylinder in order to rotate the quick coupler toward the implement. Center bosses (3) must engage with the cut-out of the hinge.
Turn the switch for the quick coupler counterclockwise in order to retract the wedge. The springs in the quick coupler will move the wedge into the locking area (4).
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Raise the boom or raise the stick. The implement is locked in place. The implement is ready to use. Releasing the Implement
Place the work tool or bucket in a safe position before disengaging the coupler. Disengaging the coupler will release the work tool or bucket from control of the operator.Serious injury or death may result from disengaging the work tool or bucket when it is in an unstable position or carrying a load.
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Level the bucket or level the implement on the ground.
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Turn the switch for the quick coupler clockwise in order to extend the wedge. The switch for the quick coupler is located on the left console. Note: Whenever the wedge is extended, a warning alarm will sound. When the switch for the quick coupler is turned counterclockwise in order to retract the wedge, the warning alarm will stop.
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Retract the bucket cylinder in order to move the quick coupler toward the machine.
Turn the switch for the quick coupler counterclockwise in order to retract the wedge.
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Lower the stick and move the stick toward the machine in order to disengage the quick coupler.