GRAPPLE SAW

Safety

WARNING

• When the engine is running, do not allow anyone in areas of the machine where they may be crushed by moving components. • Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and other personnel. Never operate the boom or attachment over the heads of bystanders. • Do not travel near co-workers or other pieces of equipment with attachments running.

WARNING

• Use only prearranged and approved signalling practices. • Do not open the escape hatch or the cab door to increase ventilation when operating the machine. • Keep the cab door closed when driving or steering the machine to prevent accidental entry of branches and debris into the cab. • Keep the cab doors closed and use the seat belt when driving or steering the machine to prevent being thrown from the cab. • Secure loose items in the cab. • Prior to commencing work, check all equipment controls to ensure the machine responds correctly. • All safety screens and guards, must be installed and properly secured. • Rest the attachment on the ground when operation is stopped, regardless if the engine is running or turned OFF. • Operate the machine only from a seated position in the operator seat. • Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris, wire fencing or rocks. • When travelling, position the attachment and the boom to avoid visual impairment. • If vision is limited by dust, smoke, fog, rain or snow, stop the machine until visibility is restored.

Tigercat 250D Loader

CAUTION

Do not open the cab door or window screens when the cab is on a slope. The door and screens are heavy and could swing out with considerable force. Anyone in the path of the swing could be injured. Anyone opening the door or screen and holding on to it could be pulled out of the cab and injured.

WARNING

Do not operate this machine to lift or move any objects other than what it is designed to lift or move.

• Do not use the boom to service other

equipment.

• Do not use the boom to lift items such as

tires, engines, cylinders, boom components, etc.

• Do not modify the boom system. • Do not add hooks or lugs to the boom for the

purpose of attaching lifting rigging.

• Do not use the attachment for any purpose

other than the intended function. Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and workers and all other personnel. It is the duty of the operator to ensure that no person approach the machine while in use. Failure to follow the above instructions could result in serious injury or death.

• Never work alone. Regularly inform other crew members of your intentions, location and length of time to perform duties.

Tigercat 250D Loader PARKING THE MACHINE

Park the machine in a cleared area at least 15 m (50 ft) away from other equipment. In the event of a fire, this distance will minimize the chance of the fire spreading to other equipment. Before leaving the cab for any reason, lower the attachment onto the ground. Perform the following steps when parking the machine: 1. Park on level ground. Lower the grapple onto solid ground, the trailer or carrier. 2. Apply the swing brake (if equipped). 3. Turn OFF the engine. 4. Remove the ignition key.

Safety

250D-076 A

A Battery Disconnect Switch–Front Engine Compartment 5. Turn OFF the battery disconnect switch if required by the servicing procedure or if the vehicle is to be parked for an extended period of time, such as overnight. This switch completely disconnects all electrical circuits (see notes below) on the machine from the batteries and is located just inside the engine compartment front access panel. It is good practice to turn this switch to OFF when the machine is left idle for an extended period of time, such as overnight. NOTE: When the engine is stopped all DEF is pumped back to tank before the engine power system is turned off. This process takes approximately 90 seconds. Refer to AFTERTREATMENT SYSTEM in SECTION 3 for more information.

NOTE: The aftertreatment system and its related components are applicable to Tier 4f machines only. When transporting the machine, enough clearance must be available on both sides and above the machine or any of its attachments to avoid contact with power or telephone lines, bridge structures, etc. Before transporting the machine, check that all doors, panels and access covers are installed properly and secured. Improperly secured doors or panels pose a serious danger to pedestrians and other vehicles.