ENGINE ANTI-STALL

Tigercat 853E Feller Buncher Safety

Diesel fuel or hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious personal injury, blindness, or death. If any fluid is injected into the skin, it must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with treating this type of injury.

Shut off engine. Only remove engine radiator filler cap when cool enough to touch with bare hands. Slowly loosen cap to first stop to relieve pressure before removing completely. Do not change any pressure or relief setting unless authorized instruction has been obtained. Use the proper tool for the job. Repair or replace worn or damaged tools including lifting equipment immediately.

Keep your hands, feet, head, and loose clothing away from power driven parts. Tie long hair behind your head. Remove rings and other jewelry to prevent electrical shorts and entanglement in moving parts. Always be aware of machine pinch points that could cause injury. Never place body parts within the range of motion of the working parts of the machine. Never stand under an object supported with hydraulics. Always use safety stands or a locking device. Before performing work under the felling head or boom, ensure they are firmly supported. When opening or closing power operated engine doors, watch for personnel in door areas.

Do not exceed maximum posted weight capacity of side door by using as platform for heavy components or too many people.

ALWAYS install roof safety strut before working under roof area. NEVER remove door safety chain.

Never use your bare hand to check for fluid leaks. Fluid leaks under pressure may not be visible. When searching for leaks, wear work gloves and use a wrench or piece of wood to move hydraulic hoses. Do not grab hold of hydraulic hoses. Wear safety goggles for eye protection.

Pressure can be maintained in a hydraulic system long after the power source and pump have been shut down. Lower the felling head to the ground and relieve trapped pressure by operating the joystick several times before performing work on components, or disconnecting any hoses. Also relieve pressure in the hydraulic reservoir by loosening the breather cap and waiting until the sound of escaping air stops.

Explosive release of fluids from pressurized cooling system can cause serious burns.

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Tigercat 853E Feller Buncher Safety

If the engine is running inside a building, ensure that sufficient ventilation is available to prevent a buildup of toxic exhaust fumes. Run the engine only when it is necessary for testing or adjustments. Work in a ventilated area. If it is necessary to run an engine in an enclosed area, use an exhaust pipe extension to remove toxic exhaust fumes.

If you don't have an exhaust pipe extension, either work outside, or open the shop doors.

Dispose of fluids properly.

Do not pour fluids into the ground, stream, pond or lake.

Before draining any fluids, know the proper way to dispose of them.

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