Section 2: Operating Procedures
Table of Contents
4/10/19
AP-STP25 Tree/Post Puller 328-230MK
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Anti-Slip Surfaces
Figure 2-1
Operating Safety
DANGER
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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A Crushing hazards always exist around attachments. A
person can become pinched or crushed as the attachment is
rotated, raised, and/or lowered. Objects in the attachment
can shift and fall.
•
Keep attachment, loader arms, and/or load away from
overhead electrical power lines. Place an orange warning
sign under overhead lines indicating type of danger above.
•
Always reduce pulling forces once a tree or post starts to
pull loose from the ground. Large trees can require high
pulling forces that can cause the skid steer to quickly rock
back when the tree suddenly breaks loose from the ground
or if the jaws slip instantaneously on the tree or post.
•
Always be aware of a falling tree hazard. Any tree can fall
that has lost a part of its root support. Be especially
cautious of falling trees when pulling large trees.
•
Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports
before working under it. Never go under equipment
supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can
break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls
can be actuated even when power to hydraulics is off.
•
Keep bystanders, pets, and livestock away from your work
area. Never allow anyone to go near or under the
attachment or its load. The attachment and/or load can fall.
•
Do not drive up to anyone or an animal in front of a fixed
object such as a wall or bench. Never assume that the power
machine will stop in time.
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Maximum lift capacity should never exceed the power
machine’s rated lift capacity. Exceeding rated capacity can
result in equipment damage or a roll over that can cause
injury or death.
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WARNING
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To avoid serious injury or death:
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Do not abuse equipment. Incorrect use of the attachment
can damage equipment structurally and cause serious
injury or death.
•
Allow only persons to operate this implement who have
fully read and comprehended this manual, who have been
properly trained in the safe operation of this implement, and
who are age 16 or older. Serious injury or death can result
from the inability to read, understand, and follow
instructions provided in this manual.
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Hydraulic fluid under high pressure can penetrate the skin
and/or eyes causing a serious injury. Wear protective gloves
and safety glasses or goggles when working with hydraulic
systems. Use a piece of cardboard or wood rather than
hands when searching for leaks. A doctor familiar with this
type of injury must treat the injury within a few hours or
gangrene may result. DO NOT DELAY.
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Backup alarm must be in good working order to warn
others. Use a backup camera or rear-view mirror that is in
good condition to help see undesirable situations behind the
unit. Drive at a slower speed to compensate for blind spots.
•
Never carry riders on the implement or tractor. Riders can
obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with control of the
equipment, be pinched by moving components, become
entangled in rotating components, be struck by objects, be
thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
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Operate only power machines equipped with a certified
Roll-Over Protective Structure (ROPS) and seat belt. Keep
folding ROPS in the “locked up” position when
appropriate. If ROPS is in the locked up position, fasten seat
belt snugly and securely to help protect against serious
injury or death from falling and machine overturn.
•
Never carry riders on the attachment or power machine.
Riders can obstruct the operator’s view, interfere with
control of the equipment, be pinched by moving
components, become entangled in rotating components, be
struck by objects, be thrown or fall from the equipment, etc.
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Always use a skid steer with a polycarbonate cab door
when pulling, transporting, and releasing trees. Roots and
tree limbs can come into the cab.
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Always position the jaws of the Tree/Post Puller near the
ground when grabbing on to a tree or post. Lift straight up
and don’t tilt backwards or forwards. This will help prevent
the tree or post from hitting the operators cab.
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Check hitch fit-up frequently. An improper fit-up can cause
the attachment to come loose from the loader hitch plate
and fall.
•
Do not chain or strap loads to the loader arms, hitch, or
attachment. Hitting solid objects with a load fastened to the
attachment or machine can cause the operator to lose
control.
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Do not use attachment as a lifting device for people or as a
work platform. It is not properly designed or guarded for
this use.
