3
9.
Loading:
Use the boom, dipper and grapple to grab the log
or wood and place on the trailer frame.
a. Move the boom, dipper and grapple out over
the log or wood to be picked up.
b. Turn the grapple until it is at right angles to the
longitudinal position of the log or wood.
c. Open grapple and lower over log.
d. Close grapple, lift log and slowly swing and
align over the trailer.
e. Lower and release log.
f. Repeat with the next log(s) until loaded.
g. Do not load trailer above rated capacity.
IMPORTANT
Estimate the position of the
log center of gravity to keep it
balanced when moving, lifting
or swinging.
First Log
Second Log
Lifting and Swinging
Last Log
Fig. 9 LOADING