waratah HTH616C SIII, Operator'S Manual

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Safety: General Precautions
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Carrier Class and Head Type
Care must be taken when selecting a carrier to fit the
harvester head. Hydraulic specifications, boom and arm
specifications, and weight must be considered. The carrier
must meet minimum specifications for the harvester head,
as defined in its service manual.
Improvements can be made to a carrier for different
logging applications while installing the harvester head.
Improvements can include fitting a carrier with:
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Additional counterweight.
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Additional capacity hydraulic pump.
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Purpose-built booms and arms.
Operator Protective Structures
Machines with harvesting or felling heads should be fitted
with an operator protective structure (OPS): bars and so
on to prevent operator injury from penetrating objects
such as trunks and branches. The cab front window
should also be strong enough (e.g. double safety glass)
to prevent chain shot injuries. The carrier should have
a roll-over protective structure (ROPS) to prevent the
operator being crushed should the machine roll over.
The machine operator, supervisor, or owner must always
check the cab of the carrier to ensure the cab is equipped
with OPS and the OPS is not visibly damaged when
working in the woods. He must also check and comply
with the local and regional requirements for operator
protection for forestry harvesting or felling operations. See
ISO 8082 Forestry – Operator Protective Structures (OPS)
for internationally recognised performance requirements.
Some regions have additional requirements beyond ISO
8082.
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IMPORTANT: The harvester head must be operated in a
manner that prevents debris from hitting the cab.
Inspect the Harvester Head
Before starting each day, walk around the harvester head
and carefully inspect it. Look for signs of damage, unusual
wear, or fatigue cracks. Pay special attention to exposed
parts such as the cylinder rods or hoses.
Note all safety devices on the harvester head and ensure
they are working properly. Make sure all guards and
shields are in good condition and properly installed.
Replace missing or damaged warning and caution labels.
CAUTION: Modifying, moving, or removing
safety devices fitted to the equipment could
result in injury or death.
Make sure the harvester head adjustments are correct
and the delimb arms and saw chain are sharp. Inspect
the saw chain and saw bar condition for excessive wear
or damage daily, and also immediately after hitting a rock
or other foreign material.
Inspect all hydraulic hoses. Check the hydraulic oil
regularly and add oil when required.
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IMPORTANT: Fix any damaged parts, and replace
worn or broken parts, immediately. Note
faulty operation when it occurs, and follow
up with a service check.