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Tigercat 726D Feller Buncher Safety

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Prior to commencing work, check all equipment controls to ensure that the machine responds correctly. Make sure that all safety screens and guards including the skylight are installed and properly secured. Do not open an escape hatch or the cab doors to increase ventilation when operating the machine.

Shut off engine when refuelling - DO NOT refuel the engine while smoking or near open flame or sparks. Check that no other personnel have moved into a hazardous area before starting the machine. Sound the machine horn before starting the machine. The operator’s seat is equipped with either a lap belt or lap and shoulder harness belts. Use either of these restraint systems at all times when operating the machine. Keep the cab doors 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 seat belt when driving or steering the machine to prevent being thrown from the operator's cab. Never use the parking brake to slow down or stop the machine except in an emergency. Keep the brake properly adjusted at all times.

Start the engine according to the instructions in this manual. Refer to OPERATING MACHINE in SECTION 2 of the OPERATOR'S MANUAL. Before moving the machine to the work site, check to ensure that all doors, panels, and access covers are installed properly and secured. Felling operations should only be performed from the operator's seat. Secure loose items in the cab. Always rest the felling attachment on the ground when operation is stopped, regardless if the engine is running or shut off.

Tigercat 726D Feller Buncher Safety

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued

When the engine is running, DO NOT allow anyone in areas of the machine where they may be crushed by moving components. Boom supports encroach on cab door opening when machine is steered. • Do not run engine when persons are on steps or in doorway area. • Serious injury or death could result from crushing.

Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and other personnel. Never operate the boom or attachment over the heads of bystanders. Do not turn on saw blade until machine is at cutting site. Never travel near co-workers or other pieces of equipment with saw blade turning. Do not allow people or other pieces of equipment near the felling operation. Use only prearranged and approved signalling practices. Operate the machine only from a seated position in the operator’s seat. Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris, wire fencing or rocks. When travelling position felling head and boom accordingly so as not to impair vision. If vision is limited by dust, smoke, fog, rain or snow, stop the machine until visibility is restored.

CAUTION

Do not open cab doors or window screens when machine is on a slope. The doors and screens are heavy and could swing out with considerable force.

When working on slopes, travel straight up or down the slope to prevent roll-over. NEVER travel across a STEEP slope or side hill: • If you travel across a MODERATE slope,

NEVER make an uphill turn as this could cause a tip-over situation. • As logs are added to the accumulator pocket the handling and the stability of the machine will change. • To avoid tip over, keep the felling head as low as possible to maintain a low center of gravity. • Always be prepared to dump the load in case of an emergency. • Do not overload the machine as this can create an unstable condition and cause a rollover.

FELLING TREES

Pieces of wood, debris from the ground and even teeth separating from the saw blade become potentially dangerous missiles when thrown from these machines. Inspect saw teeth, tooth retaining bolts, saw disc and felling head assembly. Ensure that all saw tooth retaining bolts are at correct torque value. Replace all worn saw teeth or rotate worn teeth to align unused cutting tips. Always replace saw tooth retaining bolts when replacing saw teeth. Inspect saw disc for stress cracks and that saw disc does not wobble due to worn saw shaft bearings. Never start the machine if the saw blade has missing teeth, teeth retaining bolts or a bent saw disc. Shut down machine immediately if vibration occurs during cutting. Check that the saw discharge area is clear and undamaged.