Safety: General Precautions
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General Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT: The harvester head must be operated in a
manner that prevents debris from hitting the cab.
To support this operation, it may be necessary
to replace the front window with the one capable
of withstanding impacts from debris. This
will help avoid serious injury to the operator
and machine damage. Only qualified, trained
personnel should operate this harvester head.
The HTH623C harvester head has a rotation feature; it
can be rotated so as to direct debris and foreign objects
away from the operator's cab.
Due to its rotation capability, it is extremely important to
ensure all personnel follow all safety precautions when
operating, inspecting, maintaining, and servicing this
harvester head.
IMPORTANT: The harvester head can fall
unpredictably when the engine is shut
down. In the event of being unable to restart
the engine, lower the harvester head to the
ground and release the trees from the delimb
arms 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.
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 stabilized position. Always park the
carrier so the harvester head is on level ground BEFORE
turning the engine off and exiting the operator's cab.
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 all safety
equipment, instruments, and controls is working correctly.
During operation, keep all windows and doors closed.
Safely stop the harvester head immediately when
someone enters the safety zone.
Ensure 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 meters (300 feet) away
from the harvester head during tree felling.
Ensure the work zone is clear before felling a tree or
processing a stem.
Check with local authorities regarding local safety
regulations. Anticipate a safety zone 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, and electrical cables,
etc.
Always lower the harvester head and its load to the ground;
leaving a load suspended could result in injury or death.
Passing a load over another vehicle, even if it appears
empty, could cause injury to someone out of the operator's
line of sight.
Always allow enough distance between the stem and the
harvester cab.
When (re)moving a log from or on a stack, avoid making
any sudden moves. Such moves may damage the
harvester head and can be costly in terms of parts and
down time. It may also be a potential source of injury.
When working at night, ensure the work area has
adequate lighting. Use a recognised safety light with a
wire cage-protected bulb.
Inspect the harvester head daily for signs of damage,
unusual wear, fatigue cracks, or faulty operation.
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.
Dispose of Waste Properly
Improper waste disposal can threaten the environment.
Fuel, oils, coolants, filters and batteries used with this
machine may be harmful if not disposed of properly.
Never pour waste onto the ground, down a drain, or into
any water source.
If uncertain about the safe disposal of waste, contact your
local environmental or recycling center, or your dealer,
for more information.
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