waratah HTH622B SIII, Operator'S Manual

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General Operation Precautions
Check with local authorities regarding local safety
regulations.
Starting
When starting an operation in a new location, determine
a work zone.
Choose an agreed working procedure among the team
working with the harvester head, and do not change it
without further discussion.
Before each period of operation, test to ensure that all
safety equipment, instruments, and controls are working
correctly.
Operation – General
During operation, keep all windows and doors closed.
Always wear a safety belt in case of unexpected carrier
movement.
When working at night, ensure the work area has
adequate lighting. Use a recognised safety light with a
bulb protected by a wire cage.
Always lower the harvester head and its load to the
ground when taking a break. Leaving a load suspended
could result in the head or stem falling, causing injury or
death.
Do not pass a load over another vehicle, even if it
appears empty. It could cause injury to someone out of
the operator’s line of sight.
Raise the harvester head before moving the vehicle.
When traveling, keep it high enough to clear stumps or
other objects.
When moving a log from or to a stack, keep movement
smooth. Sudden moves and abrupt stops could damage
the harvester head, or be a potential source of injury
from dislodged material.
Operation – Work Zone
Make sure no one stands in the cutting direction of the
saw chain. The chain shot hazard zone is approximately
15 degrees towards the rear of the sprocket and in front
of the bar tip.
Keep all personnel 90 metres (300 feet) away from the
harvester head during tree felling.
Ensure the work zone is clear before felling a tree or
processing a stem. Safely stop the harvester head
immediately if someone enters the zone.
Operation – Clearance
Keep a safety clearance of at least 5 metres (16 feet)
between power lines and the nearest point of contact of
the harvester head.
When working in a restricted area, check for
interference with cylinder rods, hydraulic hoses,
electrical cables, etc.
Always allow enough distance between the stem and
the harvester cab.
Finishing
Always park the carrier so the harvester head is on level
ground before turning the engine off and exiting the
operator’s cab. If the engine shuts down without the
harvester head in the parking position, restart the
engine and position the head on the ground in a
stabilised position.
IMPORTANT: The harvester head can fall
unpredictably when the engine is shut down. If
the engine cannot be restarted, lower the
harvester head to the ground and release any
held stem before exiting the cab.
Do not exit the cab and approach the harvester head
until the head is lowered to ground and trapped
hydraulic pressure has been released.
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Avoid Work Site Hazards
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Prepare the work site properly. Avoid operating near
structures or objects that could fall onto the machine.
Clear away debris that could move unexpectedly if run
over.
Avoid contact with overhead electrical lines. To
avoid hoist (boom) or attachment contact with overhead
electrical lines, never move the machine closer than 3
metres (10 feet) plus twice the line insulator length to
overhead wires.
Keep bystanders clear at all times. Use barricades or
a signal person to keep vehicles and pedestrians away.
Use a signal person if moving the machine in congested
areas, or where visibility is restricted. Always keep the
signal person in view and use radios or hand signals to
maintain communications.
Operate only on solid footing with sufficient strength
to support the machine. Be especially alert working near
embankments or excavations.
Safety: Operation Precautions
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