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3.
Operation and Transport
IMPORTANT
The operators must work absolutely reliable. Before they start with production
work, they must have studied these instructions thoroughly.
The following safety instructions must always be observed:
It is the operators responsibility to ensure that no persons are in the danger area of
the tree spade. In particular, no one should be underneath the raised tree spade or
near areas where work functions might cause shearing and pinching injuries.
Do not perform any manual work on trees which are inside the tree spade. In
particular, do not work with hand or feet inside the machine. Do not tie the tree
when it is inside the digging head.
When sight is limited, an assistant must direct the driver by hand signals.
Before starting operations, bolts and hydraulic fittings must be checked to make
sure they are well tightened and free of damage.
When moving and working on public roads, the relevant traffic rules and
regulations must be adhered to.
IMPORTANT
Before commencing tree spade operation, switch on the hydraulic pump. The
switch is located in the drivers cabin on the panel as marked with an arrow on
Illustration 1.
It is of utmost importance that the hydraulic pump is running. Otherwise the hitch
ocillating brake is not activated and the truck might overturn!
When travelling, the hydraulic pump should be switched off again.
Illustration 1
