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6. Close grapple, and lift the log. If the log is
not reasonably balanced, then lower the
log and reposition the grapple for a more
balanced hold.
7. Slowly lift the log high enough to clear the
bunk posts.
IMPORTANT
When lifting, rotating and
swinging your load, ensure
that you clear the trailer and
boom components.
8. Carefully rotate the boom and swing the log
over the trailer.
9. Using the grapple rotator, align the log over
the trailer, be aware of the end of the log so
that it clears the main boom and lift cylinder
as you rotate the log.
10. Carefully lower the log on to the trailer and
release log.
11. Repeat picking with the next logs until
loaded.
Caution: Overhead Loads!
•
Contact with heavy logs swing-
ing or falling and swinging
booms can cause severe injury
or death.
•
Never operate the boom or load
over or near personnel
•
Do not operate loader within
100 feet of all electrical power
transmission lines.
12. Do not load trailer above rated capacity.
13. Clamp the grapple to one of the logs on the
trailer to keep the boom in a safe position
when preparing to transport.
clear main
boom
Lift and rotate
Lower and release
Grapple safe position
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clear bunks
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