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to avoid uneven ground, slope, obstacles, bad weather, lighting conditions, etc. to avoid
accidence.
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Use counterweight recommended by your skid steer or prime mover dealers to improve
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stability and balance during operations.
CUTTING TREES
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Begin to cut trees only after taking all the precautions stated in the previous sections.
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Turn the engine to idle speed before engaging auxiliary hydraulic to the Tree Shear.
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Warm up engine for at least 2 minutes before engaging auxiliary hydraulic to the Tree
Shear with gradual incremental speed.
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Open and close the Tree Shear a few times to make sure that it functions properly
before cutting.
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For maximum shearing power, use full RPM. Using low RPM could lead to blade
jamming.
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If the blade jams, do not attempt to remove the jammed debris or branches by hand.
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Use a reasonably long rod to remove the debris. Before unjamming the blade, make
sure that the engine is off, and all moving parts come to a complete halt.
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Titan TS005 is adjustable in 3 angles – horizontal, 45°, and vertical. Never attempt to
adjust the shear angles when the engine is still running.
Never adjust the shear angle without closing the blade thoroughly.
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To adjust the shear angle, raise the Tree Shear slightly above ground to a comfortable
maneuvering height of about 18”. Remove the lock pin and Shear Bracket Lock Pin from
the pin sleeve. Turn the blade to the desired angle, insert the Shear Bracket Lock Pin to
the pin sleeve, and secure the safety pin with the cotter pin.
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Do not attempt to shear trees with a diameter of more than the 12” stated capacity of
Titan TS005.
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Titan TS005 is capable of cutting trees up to 12” in diameter. However, a second shear
action may require some hardwoods like oak or wood that is wet.
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The Tree Shear is not intended to be used as a puller or bulldozer. Never attempt to pull
trees to break away or to push objects on the way. This activity could not only cause
damage to the equipment but could cause the skid steer or prime mover to roll over,
resulting in severe injury or death.
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Do not fell a tree that is leaning across the line of skid steer or prime mover travel.
