8 • OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
FOREWORD FOR OPERATING THE TURBO SAW
Cutting brush and trees has inherent risks and hazards. To
reduce those risks and hazards read the operator’s manual,
follow the safety precautions, and appropriately operate
your Turbo Saw attachment. The methods and techniques
in the operator’s manual are designed to maximize your
protection while cutting brush and trees.
Before starting your attachment, be familiar with your skid
steer & Turbo Saw attachment’s basic operating controls.
Each model of skid steer has unique operating controls
that activate and utilize your Turbo Saw’s capabilities.
your Turbo Saw service specialist should have shown you
how to properly operate your attachment. If you have any
question regarding this, or any other Turbo Saw related
question, please contact your Turbo Saw specialist.
PER-OPERATIONS CHECK LIST
Perform the following inspection before operating
the Turbo Saw. Check the Turbo Saw for any structural
damage: fix or replace damaged parts. Do not use
damaged parts or accessories of the Turbo Saw.
• Check the limb shield, limb deflector, blade shield,
and the rest of the frame for bends, breaks, cracks or
excessive wear.
• Inspect the cutting disc for wear, cracks damage,
bending, or warping.
• Inspect all the teeth and backing blocks. Make sure
all teeth are securely fastened. If a tooth is worn or
chipped, rotate or replace it (more on page ??). If a
backing block damaged, it will need ground off and a
new one welded on.
• If the blade can be moved 1/8” up or down, the
bearings may worn and need to be replaced, or the
blade fasteners may be loose.
DO NOT ALLOW BEARINGS TO EXCEED SERVICE
LIMIT, DAMAGE TO DRIVE-TRAIN MAY RESULT
• Inspect the skid plate for excessive wear and insure that
all fasteners are tight. (If fasteners are loose, re-tighten
the bolts and lock-washers)
• Make a visual inspection of the hydraulic components
(more on page 9)
• Check decals for readability.
• If you plan to use the sprayer system, insure that the
nozzle works and is free of debris and that there are
no leeks in the tank or lines. Do an auditory inspection
of the pump to insure it is functioning. DO NOT PUT
PETROLEUM OR PETROLEUM BASED HERBICIDES IN
THE TAnK. This will ruin the seals in the pump.
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Remember! Follow all of your safety precautions!