GMT 050 User manual
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Rest the felling grapple on a firm surface when work is complete or when temporarily turning off the
carrying vehicle.
Standing under a ‘hanging’ felling grapple is strictly prohibited. The appliance boom can drop
unexpectedly!
If the carrying vehicle is located on a steep incline or on a soft surface, you are advised to engage the
parking brake when operating the felling grapple.
Check all felling grapple functions before commencing work.
Make sure that you have a good view of the entire site at all times.
If a remote-controlled carrying vehicle is used, the operator must be positioned at right angles to the
drop trajectory of the felling grapple. Watch the load and the felling grapple at all times.
Only competent persons are permitted to operate the machinery. The operator is responsible for
ensuring that no damage is caused.
If the felling grapple is used by more than one person, the owner should advise the user that the
instructions for use must be carefully followed
Maintenance and/or repairs must be carried out slowly and carefully.
If replacement or spare parts are needed, these must be ordered from the felling grapple manufacturer
or distributor. This is the only way of obtaining original parts.
Make sure that the hydraulic hoses of the felling grapple are in good condition. Whenever necessary,
replace damaged hoses or couplings in good time. Pressurized jets of fluid from leaking hoses can
pierce the skin and result in serious infections. If this happens, consult a physician immediately!
Avoid contact with hydraulic fluid and lubricants. These can have an irritating effect on the skin and
can be harmful to health. When using these substances, instructions and guidelines from the relevant
manufacturer must be read thoroughly in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: Beware of hydraulic fluid at operating temperature!
Do not use hydraulic fluid or lubricants for cleaning hands. These can contain steel splinters and/or
additives that can damage the hands.
If hydraulic fluid or lubricants have caused irritation to the hands or other body parts, consult a
physician immediately!
Defective and/or soiled hydraulic hoses must be disposed of correctly at an appropriate facility.
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