Tigercat 726D Feller Buncher
Safety
OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued
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:
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. • •
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If you travel across a MODERATE slope, NEVER make an uphill turn as this could cause a tip-over situation.
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As logs are added to the accumulator pocket the handling and the stability of the machine will change.
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Do not run engine when persons are on steps or in doorway area.
To avoid tip over, keep the felling head as low as possible to maintain a low center of gravity.
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Serious injury or death could result from crushing.
Always be prepared to dump the load in case of an emergency.
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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.
Maintain a safe operating distance between the machine and other personnel. Never operate the boom or attachment over the heads of bystanders.
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.
Do not turn on saw blade until machine is at cutting site.
Always replace saw tooth retaining bolts when replacing saw teeth.
Never travel near co-workers or other pieces of equipment with saw blade turning.
Inspect saw disc for stress cracks and that saw disc does not wobble due to worn saw shaft bearings.
Do not allow people or other pieces of equipment near the felling operation. Use only prearranged and approved signalling practices.
Never start the machine if the saw blade has missing teeth, teeth retaining bolts or a bent saw disc.
Operate the machine only from a seated position in the operator’s seat.
Shut down machine immediately if vibration occurs during cutting.
Watch for ground hazards such as metal debris, wire fencing or rocks.
Check that the saw discharge area is clear and undamaged.
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. 1.7
