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• When you pull/hand timber always keep in mind that lurching or
other sudden, flicking movements of a suspended/pulled load may oc-
cur due to timber flexibility and bounciness.
Mind for the safety of your fellow workers safety and take due measu-
res to keep the work area free from other thirds and obstacles.
Maintain safe distances from other ground workers and equipment
units.
• Perform logs piling and general rolling operations with extreme care
and at very low tractor speed.
DANGER: watch for timber/branches that may fall on or enter the
operator’s compartment.
• Immediately repair or replace eventual faulty hydraulic components.
• Do not let hydraulic pressure hoses lay unprotected in the driver‘s
cabin after installing and connecting the control valve unit
(control slide valve / electric valve).
• Always wear suitable protective gloves when doing works on the
hydraulic system. AVOID HAND CONTACT with hydraulic oil.
• BEWARE: a log grapple attached to a U-joint cannot be firmly
laid down on ground. To avoid grapples from rolling over or getting
tangled,make sure to secure it before laying down.
• Before replacing or servicing the grapple hanger, secure the clamp
against fall-over and make sure to strictly grasp the clamp from the si-
des. DANGER of legs/feet injuries.
• Pinch points will occur any time when converting from fixed to mobile
grapple attachment. BEWARE: injured fingers danger.
• If you are using a winch, account for a dangerous area same
as at least the length of the rope. Keep this area free
from bystanders and unauthorized thirds.
• A rescue/emergency kit for drivers and team safety are mandatory
and must be always available in the driver‘s cabin.
