Bradco TS10 Product manual

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OPERATOR’SANDPARTS
MANUAL
TS10TREESHEAR
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PREFACE .......................................................................................................................................................... 3
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
SAFETY STATEMENTS ...........................................................................................................................5
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS....................................................................................................5-7
EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...............................................................................................8-9
DECALS
DECAL PLACEMENT............................................................................................................................. 10
DECALS ................................................................................................................................................. 11
INSTALLATION..............................................................................................................................................12
OPERATINg INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................13
POTENTIAL HAZARDS..........................................................................................................................13
IDENTIFY THE APPROPRIATE FELLING DIRECTION ........................................................................14
DETERMINE TREE HEIGHT ................................................................................................................. 14
DETERMINE WORK AREA....................................................................................................................14
PUSH OVER BAR ADJUSTMENT ......................................................................................................... 15
OPERATION...........................................................................................................................................15
mAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
GENERAL MAINTENANCE & LUBRICATION .......................................................................................16
DAILY......................................................................................................................................................16
EVERY 40 HOURS.................................................................................................................................16
BLADE ADJUSTMENT...........................................................................................................................17
BLADE SHARPENING ........................................................................................................................... 17
TROUBLEShOOTINg................................................................................................................................. 18
SPECIFICATIONS
BOLT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................19
TREE SPADE SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................................20
LImITED wARRANTY .................................................................................................................................21
PARTS
TS10 TREE SHEAR ASSEMBLY ......................................................................................................22-23
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PREFACE
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GENERAL COMMENTS
Congratulations on the purchase of your new BRADCO product! This product was care-
fully designed and manufactured to give you many years of dependable service. Only minor
maintenance (such as cleaning and lubricating) is required to keep it in top working condition.
Be sure to observe all maintenance procedures and safety precautions in this manual and on
any safety decals located on the product and on any equipment on which the attachment is
mounted.
This manual has been designed to help you do a better, safer job. Read this manual
carefully and become familiar with its contents.
WARNING! Never let anyone operate this unit without reading the "Safety Precautions"
and "Operating Instructions" sections of this manual.
Always choose hard, level ground to park the vehicle on and set the brake
so the unit cannot roll.
Unless noted otherwise, right and left sides are determined from the operator’s control
position when facing the attachment.
NOTE: The illustrations and data used in this manual were current (according to the
information available to us) at the time of printing, however, we reserve the right to rede-
sign and change the attachment as may be necessary without notication.
BEFORE OPERATION
The primary responsibility for safety with this equipment falls to the operator. Make
sure the equipment is operated only by trained individuals that have read and understand this
manual. If there is any portion of this manual or function you do not understand, contact your
local authorized dealer or the manufacturer.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This is the "Safety Alert Symbol" used by this industry. This symbol is used to
warn of possible injury. Be sure to read all warnings carefully. They are included
for your safety and for the safety of others working with you.
SERVICE
When servicing your product, remember to use only manufacturer replacement parts.
Substitute parts may not meet the standards required for safe, dependable operation.
To facilitate parts ordering, record the model and serial number of your unit in the space
provided on the cover of this manual. This information may be obtained from the identication
plate located on the product.
The parts department needs this information to insure that you receive the correct parts
for your specic model.
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SAFETY STATEMENTS
DANGER
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! READ MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION
Improper installation, operation, or maintenance of this equipment could result in
serious injury or death. Operators and maintenance personnel should read this man-
ual, as well as all manuals related to this equipment and the prime mover thoroughly
before beginning installation, operation, or maintenance. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL AND THE PRIME MOVER’S MANUAL(S).
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY STATEMENTS
Read all safety decals and safety statements in all manuals prior to operating or
working on this equipment. Know and obey all OSHA regulations, local laws, and
other professional guidelines for your operation. Know and follow good work
practices when assembling, maintaining, repairing, mounting, removing, or operating
this equipment.
KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
Know your equipment’s capabilities, dimensions, and operations before operating.
Visually inspect your equipment before you start, and never operate equipment that
is not in proper working order with all safety devices intact. Check all hardware to
ensure it is tight. Make certain that all locking pins, latches, and connection devices
are properly installed and secured. Remove and replace any damaged, fatigued, or
excessively worn parts. Make certain all safety decals are in place and are legible.
Keep decals clean, and replace them if they become worn or hard to read.
WARNING
CAUTION
THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
WILL RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
COULD RESULT IF THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
THIS SIGNAL WORD IS USED WHERE MINOR INJURY COULD RESULT IF
THE INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED PROPERLY.
NOTICE INDICATES A PROPERTY DAMAGE MESSAGE.
NOTICE
THIS SYMBOL BY ITSELF OR WITH A WARNING WORD THROUGHOUT THIS MAN-
UAL IS USED TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO INSTRUCTIONS INVOLVING YOUR
PERSONAL SAFETY OR THE SAFETY OF OTHERS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS
Always wear proper safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield when driving pins in or
out, or when any operation causes dust, ying debris, or any other hazardous mate-
rial.
WARNING! LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT
Do not work under raised booms without supporting them. Do not use support mate-
rial made of concrete blocks, logs, buckets, barrels, or any other material that could
suddenly collapse or shift positions. Make sure support material is solid, not de-
cayed, warped, twisted, or tapered. Lower booms to ground level or on blocks. Lower
booms and attachments to the ground before leaving the cab or operator’s station.
WARNING! USE CARE WITH HYDRAULIC FLUID PRESSURE
Hydraulic uid under pressure can penetrate the skin and cause serious injury or
death. Hydraulic leaks under pressure may not be visible. Before connecting or dis-
connecting hydraulic hoses, read your prime mover’s operator’s manual for detailed
instructions on connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses or ttings.
•Keep unprotected body parts, such as face, eyes, and arms as far away as
possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic uid may develop
gangrene or other permanent disabilities.
• If injured by injected uid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not familiar with
this type of injury, ask him to research it immediately to determine proper treat-
ment.
• Wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and use a piece of cardboard or wood
when searching for hydraulic leaks. DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS!
SEE ILLUSTRATION.
CARDBOARD
HYDRAULIC HOSE
OR FITTING
MAGNIFYING GLASS
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WARNING! DO NOT MODIFY MACHINE OR ATTACHMENTS
Modications may weaken the integrity of the attachment and may impair the func-
tion, safety, life, and performance of the attachment. When making repairs, use only
the manufacturer’s genuine parts, following authorized instructions. Other parts may
be substandard in t and quality. Never modify any ROPS (Roll Over Protection
Structure) or FOPS (Falling Object Protective Structure) equipment or device. Any
modications must be authorized in writing by the manufacturer.
WARNING! SAFELY MAINTAIN AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT
•Do not wear loose clothing or any accessories that can catch in moving parts. If
you have long hair, cover or secure it so that it does not become entangled in the
equipment.
• Work on a level surface in a well-lit area.
• Use properly grounded electrical outlets and tools.
• Use the correct tools for the job at hand. Make sure they are in good condition for
the task required.
• Wear the protective equipment specied by the tool manufacturer.
SAFELY OPERATE EQUIPMENT
Do not operate equipment until you are completely trained by a qualied operator
in how to use the controls, know its capabilities, dimensions, and all safety require-
ments. See your machine’s manual for these instructions.
•Keep all step plates, grab bars, pedals, and controls free of dirt, grease, debris,
and oil.
• Never allow anyone to be around the equipment when it is operating.
• Do not allow riders on the attachment or the prime mover.
• Do not operate the equipment from anywhere other than the correct operator’s
position.
• Never leave equipment unattended with the engine running, or with this attach-
ment in a raised position.
• Do not alter or remove any safety feature from the prime mover or this attach-
ment.
• Know your work site safety rules as well as trafc rules and ow. When in doubt
on any safety issue, contact your supervisor or safety coordinator for an explana-
tion.
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EQUIPMENT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! KNOW WHERE UTILITIES ARE
Observe overhead electrical and other utility lines. Be sure equipment and any trees
being sheared will clear them. Electrocution could occur if trees contact or damage
overhead electrical lines.
WARNING! EXPOSURE TO RESPIRABLE CRYSTALLINE SILICA DUST
ALONG WITH OTHER HAZARDOUS DUSTS MAY CAUSE SE-
RIOUS OR FATAL RESPIRATORY DISEASE.
It is recommended to use dust suppression, dust collection and if necessary person-
al protective equipment during the operation of any attachment that may cause high
levels of dust.
WARNING! REMOVE PAINT BEFORE WELDING OR HEATING
Hazardous fumes/dust can be generated when paint is heated by welding, soldering
or using a torch. Do all work outside or in a well ventilated area and dispose of paint
and solvent properly. Remove paint before welding or heating.
When sanding or grinding paint, avoid breathing the dust. Wear an approved respira-
tor. If you use solvent or paint stripper, remove stripper with soap and water before
welding. Remove solvent or paint stripper containers and other ammable material
from area. Allow fumes to disperse at least 15 minutes before welding or heating.
OPERATING THE TREE SHEAR
Block off work area from bystanders, livestock, etc. Do not operate if people are in
the felling area. Stop operation if bystanders or livestock enter the work area.
Operate only from the operator’s station.
Do not operate without adequate operator protection.
Operator enclosure must comply with regulations and provide a safe operating envi-
ronment for the risks associated with shearing trees.
Do not operate the tree shear with the push over bar removed.
Do not shear from the downhill side of a slope or hill.
Do not operate in high winds.
Do not shear trees with a diameter larger than the 10” stated capacity of the TS10
Tree Shear.
Do not fell (shear) a tree that is leaning across the line of machine travel.
An operator must not use drugs or alcohol, which can change his or her alertness or
coordination. An operator taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs should seek
medical advice on whether or not he or she can safely operate equipment.
Before exiting the prime mover, lower the unit to the ground, turn off the prime
mover’s engine, remove the key and apply the brakes.
Do not use the tree shear blades as a step when climbing in or out of the prime
mover.
Be alert to changes in the work area. Watch out for bystanders, changes in weather
and soil conditions.
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