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COPYRIGHT® 2021 WARATAH NZ LIMITED
T
okoroa, New Zealand
All Rights Reserved
LITHO IN NEW ZEALAND
Operator’s Manual
FL85
Felling Head
WA115036 06SEP21 (ENGLISH)

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waratah FL85 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Brandwaratah
ModelFL85
CategoryFarm Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions: Operator Safety

Follow Safety Instructions

Guidance on reading and adhering to safety messages and labels for safe operation.

Only Operate If Qualified

Requirement for operators to be trained and familiar with the manual and machine.

Safety Precautions: General

General Safety

Emphasis on reading safety messages, understanding warnings, and using correct apparel.

General Safety Precautions

Important safety measures for operating the felling head, including debris projection and rotation.

Operational Safety

Critical safety procedures for felling operations, including working zones and equipment handling.

Recognise Safety Information

Explanation of safety alert symbols, signal words (DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION), and label placement.

Operating Precautions

Key steps for safe operation, including equipment checks, distance maintenance, and site regulations.

Keep Clear of the Saw

Warning about the chain shot hazard zone and safety measures during felling and servicing.

Saw Chain Hazard

Explanation of saw chain shot, its causes, and methods to reduce risk.

Chain Shot Guard Inspection

Procedures for inspecting and maintaining the chain shot guard for safety.

Never Operate Without Reading the Manual

Warning about operating without understanding the manual's contents.

Safety Precautions: Operation

Read All Manuals Before Operating

Mandatory requirement to read and understand all relevant manuals before operation.

Keep Personnel Off the Felling Head

Safety measures to prevent personnel from being on or near the felling head during operations.

Pinch Area

Warning to stay away from the felling head's pinch area due to unpredictable movement.

Avoid Work Site Hazards

Guidance on identifying and mitigating risks from site conditions, overhead obstacles, and bystanders.

Avoid High-Pressure Oils

Hazards associated with high-pressure hydraulic oil penetration and leak detection.

Avoid High-Pressure Fluids

Hazards of hydraulic fluid penetration and safety measures before disconnecting lines.

Safety Precautions: Service and Maintenance

Preparing for Service

Steps to ensure safety before performing maintenance or repair work on the machine.

Safety Precautions: Carrier

Recommendations: Processing on Landing and Tree Felling

Safety guidelines for processing trees on landing sites and during felling.

Using a Seat Belt

Importance of wearing and inspecting the seat belt for operator safety.

Operation: General

Before Starting Work

Prerequisites for efficient operation, including proper adjustment and operator experience.

Operation: Felling

Large-Diameter Trees

Specific techniques for processing and felling large-diameter trees safely.

Basic Process

Step-by-step guide for felling trees, focusing on direction, breakage reduction, and technique.

Felling Process

Key considerations for felling, including wind, tree orientation, and safe cutting practices.

General Cut Process

Techniques for making felling cuts on various tree types and challenging terrain.

Main-Saw Process

Detailed steps and considerations for operating the main saw for cutting.

Double-Cut Technique

Method for felling large or complex trees to ensure control and minimize damage.

Quarter-Cut Technique

Technique for felling trees to improve control, especially for those with challenging forms.

Maintenance: Saw

Miscellaneous: Operational Checks

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