Fransgard 10502029, Manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!!!
Pay close attention to these points: all safety instructions are marked with this symbol, it is
extremely important that you read them.
1. Become familiar with the instruction book, read the safety instructions through
carefully. Before beginning to use the forestry tong, the user (the person that is to
manipulate the forestry tong) must be familiar with this instruction book, i.e. have
read it.
2. The user must be minimum 18 years of age.
3. The user must not be under the influence of alcohol, narcotic substances or
medicines.
4. All loose parts that do not belong to the machine must be removed.
5. All directions for use must be studied carefully.
6. Position the machine in such a way that it cannot move during: maintenance, cleaning,
adjustment, assembly of accessories or spare parts, as well as under storage.
7. The construction of the machine must not be altered if it jeopardizes safety in any way.
8. Do not use the machine for other purposes than those described in the instruction book.
9. The safety radius is 20 m. There may not, at any time, be people inside this area, when
the machine is in use. Pay particular attention to children in the vicinity.
10. Never leave the forestry tong hanging freely in the air.
11. Do not wear clothing that is ripped or too large (can catch the hydraulic levers).
12. Always operate the forestry tong from inside the tractor, never from the outside.
Standing under the forestry tong or its load is extremely dangerous and must not be
allowed.
13.
After one hour’s use, check that all nuts are tight. Thereafter, check them regularly.
14. Pay attention to any possible leaks from the hydraulic system. Any leaks must be
corrected immediately. NB! Oil pollutes the environment.
15.
When mounting the valve for “swimming” position (extra accessory) it is important to
ensure that the hydraulic hoses are well protected.
16. Use only original spare parts and accessories.
17. The forestry tong is intended to be used for the local transport of tree trunks from the
felling area to the intermediate log dump. Transport on public roads is not allowed.