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• 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.
• Changing the length setting of the extendible arm may be strictly
performed with the backhoe lowered on ground, the grapple
clamped and the tractor engine switched off. Also make sure to
disconnect the hydraulic system and protect it against accidental restart.
• When travelling across a slope or turning around a bend with a
suspended load, always maintain a low gear to avoid any danger to
the tractor in the event of possible skidding, jamming or canting of
a log and consequent dangerous rollover.
• Immediately repair or replace eventual faulty hydraulic components.
• Do not let hydraulic pressure hoses lay unprotected in the driver‘s
cabine 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 the grapple 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 fallover and make sure to strictly grasp the clamp from the
sides. 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.
3.1 General safety rules and occupational safety
• Before each new use, check for your tractor operational and road travel safety!
• Mind for all safety pictograms and operation labels on your grapple
loader. They are all important for safe operation and travel!
•
Before
starting with loading operations, familiarize with all safeties and
controls on your equipment and with their functions. Do not expect to
learn as you practice. Grapple loaders are heavy-duty equipment requiring
preliminary training!
• Operators must wear steel toe safety shoes and snug-fitting, tear-resistant work cloths.
• Keep the equipment as free as possible of accumulated limbs and
debris, to avoid any fire danger!
• Know where crew members are at all times. Be alert to unexpected workers
or operations in the immediate skidding area. Before starting the tractor and
beginning to work, make sure that there are no bystanders (especially child
ren) in the surroundings. Be cautious of blind spots around the loader where
the operator’s visibility is limited!
• Do not allow anybody on the loader during loading or travel operations!!
