Iron & Oak SB-05, Owner'S And Safety Manual

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Personal Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Worksite Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Log Handling Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Required Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Shipping List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unpacking the Crate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Start-Up Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Locking the Grapple into Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General Maintenance Check (before operating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hydraulic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Parts Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Warranty Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Accidents can often be avoided by being alert and recognizing potentially haz-
ardous situations. Any individuals operating, maintaining, or repairing prod-
ucts manufactured by Iron & Oak should have the necessary training, skills,
and tools required to perform these functions properly and safely. The safety
information in this manual serves as a basic guide in an attempt to prevent
injury or death.
Iron & Oak cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a
potential hazard. The warnings in this manual and on the product itself are,
therefore, not all inclusive. If tools, procedures, work methods, or operating
techniques that are not specifically mentioned by Iron & Oak are used, you
must satisfy yourself that they are safe for you and for others. Make sure the
log skidder will not be damaged or made unsafe by any operation, lubrication,
maintenance, or repair procedures that you choose.
DO NOT proceed, if any doubt arises about the correct or safe method of per-
forming anything found in this or other Iron & Oak manuals. Seek out expert
assistance from a qualified person before continuing.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death, carefully read and understand all
instructions pertaining to the Iron & Oak log skidder.
Do not attempt to assemble, operate, or maintain our product without
fully understanding all our instructions and safety precautions. Do
not operate the log skidder unless you read and understand the
instructions and warnings in this manual. If any doubt or question
arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found
in this or other Iron & Oak manuals, contact your Iron & Oak dealer
or call the Sales and Service representatives at our main headquar-
ters. Proper care is your responsibility.
WARNING