ENGINE START AND STOP

Tigercat 853E Feller Buncher Safety

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS continued

Start the engine according to the instructions in this manual.

Never use a liquid starting aid to start an engine with a pre-heat device.

Prior to commencing work, check all equipment controls to ensure that the machine responds correctly.

Make sure that all safety screens including the skylight are installed and properly secured.

Do not open/remove an escape hatch, skylight 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.

Always rest the felling attachment on the ground when not operating, regardless if the engine is running or shut off.

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. Use only prearranged and approved signalling practices. Operate the machine only from a seated position in the operator’s seat. Do not carry passengers either in the cab or anywhere else on the machine. When working on slopes, travel straight up or down the slope to prevent roll-over. Before leaving operator's cab, lower the felling attachment onto the ground. If out of the operator's cab for an extended period shut the machine off. Never work alone. Regulary inform other crew members of your intentions, location and length of time to perform duties. When parking the machine; •Park on level ground only and engage the swing brake.

•Do not park on a hillside or incline.

•Lower felling attachment onto level ground. •Stop the engine and relieve any hydraulic pressure trapped in the system by operating a joystick valve several times.

•Turn the master disconnect switch off if the vehicle is to be parked for an extended period of time (Example - overnight).

Tigercat 853E Feller Buncher Safety

When transporting the machine watch that enough clearance is available on both sides and above the machine or any of its attachments to avoid contact with power or telephone lines, bridge structures, etc.

SERVICING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Before transporting the machine check to ensure that all doors, panels and access covers are installed properly and secured.

Read, understand and follow with all operating safety precautions specified by felling head manufacturer.

Conduct maintenance inspections at least as frequently as recommended in section 3 of the operator's manual.

When servicing or repairing equipment, shut the engine down.Turn Master Disconnect switch OFF.

Install a “DO NOT START ENGINE” sign on the operator’s cab door when making repairs to the machine.

Before performing maintenance or repair work on any equipment, consult the manufacturer’s instruction manual and follow recommended procedures.

The radiator and the engine cooling system should be cleaned and serviced daily to maintain moderate engine temperatures.

Prior to welding on any part of the machine, it should be cleaned and a fire extinguisher should be made available at the welding location. Care must be taken in attaching the welding machine grounding clamp so current does not pass through bearings, especially the swing bearing. Also, the battery negative terminal must be disconnected. This machine is equipped with an electronic horsepower limiting control. Prior to welding, the 25 pin connector should be disconnected from the black box located on the rear inside wall of the cab .