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 Safety

FXP20, FXP30

Skidding Plate

Safety

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2.4  Safety Rules

Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of 
Wallenstein products. Unfortunately, efforts to provide safe 
equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act.

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It is the operator's responsibility to read, 
understand and follow ALL safety and 
operation instructions in this manual.

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The operator of this skidding plate must be a responsible, 
properly trained and physically able person familiar with 
the equipment and trained in the operation of a tractor. 
Learn the controls and how to stop the tractor quickly in an 
emergency before working with the skidding plate.

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An employer has the responsibility to train employees how 
to operate the equipment they are using. When someone 
does not understand the basic operation of a piece of 
equipment, they can create dangerous situations very 
quickly. Operators must completely understand:

  

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Safety section of this manual

  

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Safety decals on the equipment 

  

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Tractor operator's manual

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If this equipment is used by any other person, loaned or 
rented, it is the owner's responsibility to make certain that 
prior to using it, every operator is fully trained.

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Review safety related items annually with all personnel who 
will be operating the equipment or performing maintenance.

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Keep a first-aid kit available for use 
should the need arise and know how to 
use it. 

     

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Have a fire extinguisher available for use 
should the need arise and know how to 
use it.

      

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Never consume alcohol or drugs when operating this 
equipment. Alertness or coordination can be affected. 
Consult your doctor about using this equipment while 
taking prescription medications.

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Always wear PPE when operating, servicing, or maintaining 
the equipment. Hard hats, protective glasses, protective 
shoes, gloves, reflector type vests and ear protection are 
types of PPE that may be required.

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Avoid loose fitting clothing, loose or uncovered long hair, 
jewelry, and loose personal articles. These can get caught 
in moving parts.

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Prolonged exposure to loud noise may 
cause permanent hearing loss! Power 
equipment with or without equipment 
attached can often be noisy enough to 
cause permanent, partial hearing loss. 

 

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Wear hearing protection on a full-time basis if the noise in 
the operator's cab exceeds 80 dB. Noise over 85 dB on a 
long-term basis can cause severe hearing loss. Noise over 
90 dB adjacent to the operator on a long-term basis may 
cause permanent, total hearing loss. 

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Keep bystanders at least 20 ft (6 m) from the equipment or 
logs during operation.

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Complete the 

Pre-start Checks

 before starting work (see 

page 17

).

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Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety 
practices. 

2.5  Equipment Safety Guidelines

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Place the equipment in a Safe Condition before performing 
any service, maintenance, storage preparation, or hooking 
up (for instructions, see 

page 9

).

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Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not 
readable or is missing. Location and explanation of safety 
signs start on 

page 12

.

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Make sure that the following components are in good 
condition and not worn or damaged. Replace damaged 
components.

  

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Anchor shackle(s)

  

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Saddle-grab hook(s)

  

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Pins (toplink, hitch, lynch, and implement)

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Before using the equipment, check the condition of the 
choker chain, logging tongs, synthetic choker, or other 
items used to attach logs to the skidding plate. A damaged 
chain, tongs, or synthetic choker can break and cause 
serious injury or equipment damage. Replace damaged 
items.

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Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized 
modification may result in serious injury or death and may 
impair the function and life of the equipment.

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Always skid up a slope. Do not skid across or down a 
slope.

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Do not allow riders on the equipment at any time. There is 
no safe place for any riders.

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Do not exceed a safe travel speed when skidding.

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When using a tractor, make sure that it is equipped with a 
full complement of suitcase weights on the front frame or a 
front end loader for added stability. 

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Never exceed the limits of the equipment if its ability to do a 
job, or to do it safely is in question.

Summary of Contents for FXP Series

Page 1: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL Skidding Plate FXP Series Part Number Z97031_En Rev Mar 2021 ...

Page 2: ... and understands the Safety Operation and Maintenance information contained within this Operator s Manual Units of measurement in Wallenstein Equipment technical manuals are written as US Customary SI metric Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners Call your Wallenstein dealer or distributor if you need assistance information or additional copies of t...

Page 3: ...e New Operator 13 3 2 Operator Orientation 13 3 3 Training 13 3 4 Work Site Familiarization 13 3 5 Equipment Condition 13 3 6 Skidding Plate Components 14 4 Installation 15 4 1 Attaching to a Tractor 15 4 2 Removing from a Tractor 16 4 3 Ball mount Hitch 16 5 Operating Instructions 17 5 1 Pre start Checks 17 5 2 Equipment Break In 17 5 3 Attaching a Log 17 5 4 Skidding Logs 19 5 5 Rough Terrain 19...

Page 4: ...d applicable warranty policy Customer Address City State Province ZIP Postal Code Phone Number Contact Name Model Serial Number Delivery date I have thoroughly instructed the customer about the equipment care adjustments safe operation applicable warranty policy and reviewed the manuals Dealer Address City State Province ZIP Postal Code Phone Number Dealer Inspection Report All components are atta...

Page 5: ...ion Here Model Serial Number 01597 VIN NLV MODEL Manufactured by Wallenstein Equipment Inc 7201 Line 86 Wallenstein ON N0B2S0 Canada TYPE OF VEHICLE TYPE DE VEHICLE TRA REM GAWR PNBE KG GVWR PNBV KG DIMENSION RIM JANTE E R I T PNEU COLD INFL PRESS PRESS DE CONFLA A FROID PSI LPC THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS PRESCRIBED UNDER THE CANADIAN MOTOR SAFTEY REGULATIONS IN EFFECT ON TH...

Page 6: ...tion Product Decals indicate the equipment model and serial number and other important information VIN NLV MODEL Manufactured by Wallenstein Equipment Inc 7201 Line 86 Wallenstein ON N0B2S0 Canada TYPE OF VEHICLE TYPE DE VEHICLE TRA REM GAWR PNBE KG GVWR PNBV KG DIMENSION RIM JANTE E R I T PNEU COLD INFL PRESS PRESS DE CONFLA A FROID PSI LPC THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE STANDARDS PRESCR...

Page 7: ... are removed It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices IMPORTANT To avoid confusing equipment protection with personal safety messages the signal word IMPORTANT indicates a situation that if not avoided could result in dama...

Page 8: ...nd loose personal articles These can get caught in moving parts Prolonged exposure to loud noise may cause permanent hearing loss Power equipment with or without equipment attached can often be noisy enough to cause permanent partial hearing loss Wear hearing protection on a full time basis if the noise in the operator s cab exceeds 80 dB Noise over 85 dB on a long term basis can cause severe hear...

Page 9: ...oad service maintain or store Complete the following to place the equipment in a Safe Condition before loading performing any service maintenance work or storage preparation 1 Stop the tractor 2 Set the parking brake 3 Lower the skidding plate to the ground 4 Turn the tractor engine off 5 Remove the ignition key and keep it with you 6 Block the tractor wheels 7 Make sure that all motion is stopped...

Page 10: ...Operation and Maintenance information in this manual An untrained operator should never use this equipment To help document this training the sign off sheet provided below can be used Make periodic review of Safety and Operation a standard practice for all operators Review it again at the start of every season Sign off Form Date Owner Employee ...

Page 11: ...azard and the bottom or right hand panel shows the message how to avoid the hazard Hazard How to avoid the hazard 2 8 1 Safety Sign Locations Practicing good safety means becoming familiar with safety signs and warnings and being aware of the situations that require alertness Think SAFETY Work SAFELY Fig 2 Safety Sign Locations 01598 1 2 3 ...

Page 12: ... Damaged Safety Signs Always replace safety signs that are missing or have become illegible Replacement safety signs are available from your authorized distributor dealer parts department or the factory Keep safety signs clean and legible at all times Parts replaced that had a safety decal on them must also have the safety sign replaced Procedure Installation area must be clean and dry Make sure t...

Page 13: ... operating the equipment 1 Review control location function and movement directions 2 Move the skidding plate to a large open area to allow the operator to become familiar with control function and equipment response 3 After a new operator is familiar and comfortable with the equipment they can proceed with the work Do not allow untrained operators to use the equipment They can endanger themselves...

Page 14: ...3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 2 Fig 4 Skidding Plate Components 1 Mast 2 Chain holder 3 Toplink pin with lynch pin 4 Operator s Manual container 5 Hitch pin with lynch pin 6 Main frame 7 Ball mount hitch kit 8 Saddle grab hook 9 Anchor shackle 3 6 Skidding Plate Components FXP20 FXP30 ...

Page 15: ...evel ground The tractor parking brake is applied and the engine is off 2 Move the tractor drawbar for clearance if required 3 Retract and secure the toplink if required 4 Loosen the stabilizers and move the tractor lift arms to the full sway position 5 Remove the hitch and lynch pins from the skidding plate as required 6 At the slowest speed reverse the tractor keeping it aligned with the skidding...

Page 16: ...ne 4 If required remove any logs and chains from the skidding plate 5 Remove the toplink Remove the toplink pin Adjust the toplink to the storage length Lock the turnbuckle Insert the toplink pin through the skidding plate toplink holes and then insert the lynch pin 6 On each side of the skidding plate loosen the stabilizer and remove the lift arm from the skidding plate 7 Carefully tip the skiddi...

Page 17: ...ing mechanical items be checked After 1 5 hours of operation 1 Check that all nuts bolts and other fasteners are tight and in good condition If required tighten to the specified torque for torque specifications see page 23 2 Check the condition of the choker chain tongs synthetic choker or other item being used to attach logs to the skidding plate Replace if it is worn or damaged 3 Check for entan...

Page 18: ...se chokers weigh less than a choker chain and are easier to handle however they are more susceptible to abrasion For more information contact an authorized dealer or Wallenstein Equipment Before each use check the condition of the synthetic choker for visible damage Replace if kinked frayed has knots cuts or any broken strands Failure to replace could result in breakage Points to remember A synthe...

Page 19: ...Terrain When there is rough terrain in the skidding path 1 Before entering the rough area stop the tractor apply the parking brake and then turn off the engine 2 Remove the choker chain tongs or synthetic choker from the skidding plate 3 Drive the tractor through the rough area stop apply the parking brake and then turn off the engine 4 Reattach the choker chain tongs or synthetic choker to the sk...

Page 20: ...y 100 hours or annually Inspect and secure all fasteners see page 23 Inspect all components for wear or damage Replace components as required Clean the equipment Remove debris and entangled material 6 3 Storage After the season s use or when the skidding plate is not going be used for a period of time place it in storage Completely inspect the skidding plate Replace or repair any worn or damaged c...

Page 21: ... down for rough terrain Make sure that the skidding plate is hitched securely to the tractor and the lynch pins are installed through the mounting pins Never allow riders on the equipment Be a safe and courteous driver Always yield to oncoming traffic in all situations including narrow bridges and intersections Watch for traffic when near or crossing roadways Do not drive while impaired by alcohol...

Page 22: ...XP20 FXP30 Engine range Up to 40 hp 30 kW Up to 80 hp 60 kW Saddle grab hooks 1 2 Weight 98 lb 44 kg 216 lb 98 kg Equipment dimensions L x W x H 35 x 12 x 32 89 cm x 30 cm x 81 cm 44 x 25 x 44 112 cm x 64 cm x 112 cm Mounting system Cat I Cat I and Cat II 1 Specifications are subject to change without notice ...

Page 23: ...r increase torque values by 5 Bolt grades are identified by their head markings Imperial Bolt Torque Specifications Bolt Diameter Torque Value SAE Gr 2 SAE Gr 5 SAE Gr 8 lbf ft N m lbf ft N m lbf ft N m 1 4 6 8 9 12 12 17 5 16 10 13 19 25 27 36 3 8 20 27 33 45 45 63 7 16 30 41 53 72 75 100 1 2 45 61 80 110 115 155 9 16 60 95 115 155 165 220 5 8 95 128 160 215 220 305 3 4 165 225 290 390 400 540 7 ...

Page 24: ...al purchase receipt with any claim This warranty does not cover the following 1 Normal maintenance or adjustments 2 Normal replacement of wearable and service parts 3 Consequen al damage indirect damage or loss of profits 4 Damages resul ng from Misuse negligence accident the or fire Use of improper or insufficient fuel fluids or lubricants Use of parts or a ermarket accessories other than genuine Wall...

Page 25: ...17 Attaching a Log 17 Pre start Checks 17 Rough Terrain 19 Skidding Logs 19 Tractor gets Stuck 19 Operator Orientation 13 P Pre start Checks 17 Product Labels 6 R Removing from a Tractor 16 Replace Damaged Safety Signs 12 Rough Terrain 19 S Safety 7 Equipment Safety Guidelines 8 How to Install Safety Signs 12 Maintenance Safety 20 Safe Condition 9 Safety Alert Symbol 7 Signal Words 7 Safety Alert ...

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