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Obey all safety labels on the forestry mulcher. They are

provided for your protection. If any labels are removed,
damaged, or made unreadable in any way, call your FARMER-
HELPER dealer for a replacment.

1.3 Safety Regulations

Tag the engine operating area
to show that the machine is
being serviced. Use
lockout/tagout procedure
(29CFR 1910.147) during any
inspection or maintenance.

Stop action and read and
observe the operation and
safety manual in its entirety
following all safety
procedures before
operating or performing
maintenance.

Wait until all machine
components have completely
stopped before touching them.

Perform maintenance only
after the carrier has been
shut-off.

DO NOT EXIT CAB

while

rotor is still turning.

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Summary of Contents for FFM140

Page 1: ...er Helper Machinery Co Ltd Contact Zhu Fru General manager Mobile 0086 13801509579 Tel 0086 0 519 83219989 Fax 0086 0 519 83219986 Email info farmer helper com Web www farmer helper com Add No 58 Runy...

Page 2: ...tions The written instructions rules and safety precautions are outlined in this operation and safety manual Check the rules and regulations at your location The rules include employer s work safety r...

Page 3: ...1 1 General The forestry mulcher is designed to process heavy organic material such as branches stumps heavy timber and brush 1 2 Safety Instructions This symbol is used throughout this manual to call...

Page 4: ...The word CAUTION preceded with a safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury...

Page 5: ...used the most important part of its operation is SAFETY FARMER HELPER Inc encourages you and your employees to familiarize yourselves with your new equipment and to STRESS SAFE OPERATION Prior To Ope...

Page 6: ...w that the machine is being serviced Use lockout tagout procedure 29CFR 1910 147 during any inspection or maintenance Stop action and read and observe the operation and safety manual in its entirety f...

Page 7: ...fl uid under pressure Use safe operating procedures at all times Do not operate the Mulcher without all guards in place Side and rear access panels must be installed prior to running Secure lifting cy...

Page 8: ...rocessing yard waste land preparation and slash reduction It has multiple uses for farmers parks golf courses loggers land clearing companies ranchers foresters and silvaculturists The mulchers fixed...

Page 9: ...vary but references to the front and rear of the mulcher remain the same 1 6 The Hazard Zone FLYING DEBRIS OR OBJECTS AND FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Improper operation and failu...

Page 10: ...rea of the HAZARD ZONE STAY ALERT for outsiders entering the work area who may not be aware of the HAZARD ZONE Land clearing operations generally involve other machinery and people on the site MAINTAI...

Page 11: ...14 Figure 1 1 ft 90 m 300 300 ft 90 m Carrier Mulcher Excavator 300 ft 90 m 300 ft 90 m 300 ft 90 m ft 90 m 300...

Page 12: ...IND THE MULCHER Pieces of wood and rock can project from the mulcher This condition is dangerous This will occur when the mulcher is raised high enough to allow material to escape FOLLOW THESE PRECAUT...

Page 13: ...TIONS is required when working Near streets Near highways In parks on golf courses or other inhabited areas Near buildings ESTABLISH SAFETY PARAMETERS THAT FIT THE SITE String colored warning tape to...

Page 14: ...ws of carrier closed Use ANSI S3 19 1975 approved hearing protectors with a noise reduction rating NRR of 25dB A Ear muffs Ear plugs disposable or reusable 2 2 Dust Protection Prolonged and excess exp...

Page 15: ...resent a potential hazard to the operator As illustrated in Section 1 2 4 Avoid Power Lines Serious injury or death can result from contact with electric lines Never move any part of the equipment or...

Page 16: ...ing precautions The following precautions are recommended for operator protection Additional guarding may be required to protect the carrier such as belly pans or skid plates etc Always follow safety...

Page 17: ...5cm maximum openings and 1 4 6cm diameter wire is recommended outside of the cab between the mulcher and the operator to protect Polycarbonate from scratches For Mini Track Loads and Skidsteers Do no...

Page 18: ...hinery 2 6 Stopping the Rotor Before Exiting the Carrier Contact with moving rotor can cause serious injury or death Do not exit the vehicle before the rotor stops To stop rotor 1 Lower the engine spe...

Page 19: ...achine clean and remove debris 3 2 Carrier Vehicle Preparation Maintenance AVOID INJURY OR DEATH Shut off the engine Put carrier in depressurized state Wait until all machine components have completel...

Page 20: ...e for removal of shredded wood buildup between hoses lift arms lines and other nooks and crannies A blower should be used to knock the dust and wood chips off the entire carrier at least twice per day...

Page 21: ...amage the rotor bearings The mulcher readily handles this material but the operator should exercise additional caution while working it 4 3 Avoid Plastics Hoses bags tarps and ropes must be removed as...

Page 22: ...the work to be done or as high as possible The hydraulic top link of the three point hitch carriers or the tilt cylinders of loader arms on most hydraulic carriers are retracted to its innermost posit...

Page 23: ...DEBRIS OR OBJECTS AND FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Before changing direction make sure that all personnel are outside of the Hazard Zone as described in Section 1 5 Now the head...

Page 24: ...e down As a general rule do not rotate the cutter head forward because the rotor might catch the loose stump and eject it towards the tractor Sometimes it is better to dig a hole with the rotor to rol...

Page 25: ...zontally 5 4 Finishing the Work Now that the Material has been taken down shredded and stumps have been removed you can do the f nishing grind All f nal grinding should be done in the backward directi...

Page 26: ...tree extend the push bar cylinders to push the tree away from the carrier as the rest of the tree is cut through The Optional Rake Teeth Rake Teeth attach to the hydraulic tilting push bar optional R...

Page 27: ...down mode Closes to contain the whirling brush within the mulcher shroud for maximized shredding in the pull working and finishing modes Closed Trap Door Opened Trap Door TRAP DOOR MUST BE OPEN WHEN T...

Page 28: ...following all maintenance recommendations 6 1 Safety First Tag the engine operating area to show that the machine is being serviced Use lockout tagout procedure 29CFR 1910 147 Read the owners manual i...

Page 29: ...Use safe operating procedures at all times Dismantle the machine only on flat and firm ground Uncouple the cardan shaft and place it in the holding chain On PTO drive machines only To elevate the roto...

Page 30: ...surized state Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them Use lockout tagout procedure 29CFR 1910 147 during any inspection or maintenance Secure lifting cylinder wi...

Page 31: ...to Figure 6 1 for belt deflection at the center of the span between pulleys 2 Over tensioning shortens belt and bearing life 3 Keep belts free from foreign material which may cause slippage 4 Never ap...

Page 32: ...5 Figure 6 1 DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARDS DO NOT OPERATE THE MULCHER WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE SIDE ACCESS PANELS MUST BE RE INSTALLED PRIOR TO RUNNING SEE SAFETY PANEL IDENTIFICATION IN SECTION 1...

Page 33: ...ion or maintenance Secure lifting cylinder with locking device before getting in hazardous area Insert safety lock before getting in hazardous area Attach support before getting into hazardous area Re...

Page 34: ...earings will cause premature seal failure resulting in bearing failure premature shaft wear and or hydraulic motor shaft failure 6 4 Tighten All Bolts The mulcher is assembled with superior grade fast...

Page 35: ...can result in tool and tool holder failure Note See rotor specific parts manual for torque specifications 7 2 Tool Replacement Remove fixing bolts Remove old tool and insert new tool Torque new fixin...

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