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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
Transporting long logs:
A. Always put the Locking lever into “floating” position, so the machine able to turn freely when
steering with the tractor, when transporting long logs.
Important ! The log ends are only to be placed 10-20 cm inside the grapples (see F.)
B. Log ends are only to be lifted a little of the ground, and absolutely not so much that the back
end of the logs are of the ground. The weight of the load will otherwise be so heavy that it
lifts the front wheels off the ground, making it difficult or impossible to steer.
C. Always use the oblong top link hole by transport of long logs.
D. Take into account the need for adequate space to be available.
E. The maximum turning with the grapple tong is a +/- 43 turning angle in connection to the
tractor, if this is exceeded the grapples needs to be opened a bit, otherwise the construction
of the grapple tong will be overloaded.
Transporting short logs:
H. Always put the Locking lever into locked position, so the machine are unable to turn freely.
When the grapple tongs are closed right round the logs ( the two grapple overlap each other)
the logs can be lifted free of the ground and transported.
I. Depending on the lifting abilities of the tractor, 1,5 – 2,5 m logs can be unloaded in stacks
of 1.0 m height.
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C. Be especially careful on uneven terrain.
In such situations the forestry tong must be lowered immediately, so the rear end of the logs always
rests on the ground. As the Locking lever are in the “floating” position, the consequences of
allowing long logs to hang freely in the air can be that they may swing out to one side and result in
overturning the tractor.
Newer use the oblong top link hole, by short logs lifted out of the ground.
D. When steering during transport of logs, the rear end of the load will be swung relatively far to
the side, so it is important to plan the route carefully. Only light steering are allowed.
H. During transport, the logs may “pack” a little, with the result that they have a smaller
cross-section. Activate the grab cylinder occasionally during transport, so that the tongs
tighten their grip, and do not drop the logs.
I. When transporting 1,5 – 2,5 m logs, which normally are able to lifted clear of the ground, the
Locking lever must not be in "floating" position, but shall be locked in the center position.
J. When driving with the forestry tong without logs, the grapple must be closed completely, and
the machine locked in the center position and by the locking lever.
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