Product Manual

SAFETY
Tire & Wheel Safety (cont.)
t Never attempt to weld or heat a wheel and tire assembly. Heat
increases air pressure resulting in tire explosion causing serious injury
or death. Welding can impair the structural integrity by weakening or
deforming the wheel.
t To safely inflate tires use a clip-on chuck and extension hose long
enough to allow you to stand to one side. DO NOT STAND or SIT IN
FRONT OF or OVER the tire assembly.
t Never use a tire as a step as the tire may roll and cause serious injury.
t Most agricultural tire, wheel, hub and spindles have a maximum speed
of 25 mph.
Avoid High Pressure Fluids Hazard
It is impossible to overemphasize the importance of implementing
and adhering to safe practices when working with pressurized
fluids, and components in hydraulic & pneumatic systems. A fluid
system failure can result in equipment damage, production loses,
personal injury, or even death.
CAUTION:
Avoid injury! Escaping fluid under high pressure
can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury. A pinhole
leak in any portion of the hydraulic system while pressurized
can puncture clothing such as gloves, coveralls and penetrate
skin from a distance of as much as four inches.
Avoid the hazard by relieving the pressure before connecting hydraulic or
other lines otherwise the connectors will not lock safely.
Wear protective equipment such as gloves, long sleeves and safety glasses
or goggles.
The LIMBSAW Company highly recommends that a skilled mechanic familiar
with hydraulic safety should check hydraulic hoses for leaks while pressurized
when leaks cannot be detected while not under pressure.
Run a piece of cardboard along the hose – NOT BODY PARTS! If the hydraulics
need to be activated for any reason during the work, the mechanic should
step back a safe distance, then signal the operator to start the machine.
Major areas for maintaining safe conditions and efficient operations with
regard to fluid systems:
t Inspecting hoses and components before starting machinery and
draining pressure from the hydraulic lines before inspecting them
for leaks. Most hydraulic leaks can be detected without the need to
pressurize the lines. Even if the machine has been shut off, operators
need to ensure that the pressure has been relieved from the hoses.
t Replace worn hoses, any connectors or components with the
recommended manufacturer’s replacement parts that meet required
specifications for safe operation.
t Tighten all connectors before applying pressure. Follow proper hose
assembly and routing guidelines to prevent premature failures and
promote hose safety.
t Keep Hydraulic hoses out of direct sunlight and in a controlled climate
during storage periods to prevent deterioration and increase hose life.
If an accident occurs seek immediate medical treatment!
Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed
within a few hours or gangrene may result. If your Doctor is
unfamiliar with this type of injury, reference a knowledgeable
medical source.
Your Tractor, Skidloader, Backhoe (vehicle)
t It is important that you completely understand and follow all safety
precautions listed in your tractor, skidloader, backhoe or other vehicle
manual. Check with your LIMBSAW dealer to be sure that the LIMBSAW
will be compatible with your vehicle. Your ability to drive and maneuver
this vehicle and its front end loader in a safe, familiar, and professional
manner is directly related to your safety and the professional results you
will obtain with your saw.
t Cuts are made by lowering the loader and/or rotating the bucket in
a skilled manner. Uneducated driving of your vehicle and use of its
loader may cause serious or fatal injury to the operator and bystanders,
damage your LIMBSAW beyond immediate, simple repairs, or damage
your vehicle.
t Placing too much down pressure on the branch while
you are making a cut could result in damage to the saw.
Remember, the mechanics and the weight of your saw are
what make the cut.
t Re-read and familiarize yourself with all of the safety and operation
instructions in your vehicle manual before installing and operating the
LIMBSAW on your loader.
IMPORTANT:
Read the entire LIMBSAW Installation and Operation Manual
and review the information on the limbsaw.com website before installing
and operating your unit. Also re-read both your vehicle manual and your
LIMBSAW Installation and Operation Manual at the beginning of each
season to maintain your knowledge of this equipment. Periodically check the
website of both your vehicle manufacturer and LIMBSAW for recent updates,
engineering changes, improvements on equipment, and new videos. Parts
and their usage, and the operation of your equipment may change over time.
Serious or fatal injury can occur without maintaining proper familiarity with
all your equipment.
The Operator
To minimize the chance of injury the operator of this cutting device must
be physically capable, mentally aware and not under the influence of any
mind influencing substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which could alter operator’s
vision, dexterity or judgment, this includes the influence of fatigue.
t Do not operate your vehicle or saw if you are tired. Operators that are
tired or fatigued should immediately discontinue the use of this unit.
Lack of concentration due to fatigue may cause loss of control of device
leading to possible injury to operator and damage to equipment.
t If you think you have any condition that might impair your physical or
mental ability to operate this machine please check with your doctor
before beginning use.
Chain Saw Safety
t Look for nails, spikes or other metal in the tree before cutting.
t Disengage the saw when Traveling on rough or uneven terrain.
t Proper personal protective equipment must be worn when operating
the saw, which includes hand, foot, leg, eye, face, hearing and head
protection.
t Do not wear loose-fitting clothing.
t Be careful that the trunk or tree limbs will not bind against the saw.
t Watch for branches under tension, they may spring out when cut.
t Potential injuries can be minimized by using proper personal protective
equipment and safe operating procedures.
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