S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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Safety instructions
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Operational Safety
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Check the unit for damages at the beginning of
each shift.
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Make sure that the hydraulic pressure in the
grapple cylinder is adjusted according to the
specifications. If the pressure is too high, the unit
will be overloaded, which could cause a
structural failure, resulting in injury and/or
property damage.
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When operating this equipment ensure all
unauthorized persons remain at least 90 meters
clear of the machine.
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The operator must immediately evict
unauthorized persons who are in the danger zone
or are heading towards the danger zone
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Training or demonstration of this equipment
should be performed from an operator´s cab
approved by national regulations. Observers
should always remain at least 90 meters.
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Keep all windows and doors securly closed when
operating.
Chain shot hazard
Operator and bystander safety
Because of the high speeds, high stress, heavy loads, wear
factors and varying levels of repair and maintenance given
to saw-chain based machines, there is a possibility that
chain or chain pieces can be thrown from the machine at
high speed and enormous energy. Operators and
bystanders are exposed to a risk of serious injury.
Machines should be designed with appropriate guards and
shields, and care should be taken to minimize the exposure
of users and bystanders to the cutting plane of the saw.
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There is risk of serious injury or death to machine
operators and bystanders from “Chain Shot”,
which is the high-speed ejection of chain parts
that can occur in the event of a derailed or a
broken chain. For maximum protection, machines
should be equipped with an energy-absorbing
chain shot guard.
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Always use High Speed saw chains with 3/4”
pitch saw units.
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