Loading - Wallenstein LXT95 Operator's Manual

LXT95 / LXT115
Log Trailer & Grapple

6.10 Loading

WARNING!
Electrocution Hazard. Be aware of overhead
or underground power lines. Stay at least 20 ft
(6 m) or more away. Serious injury or death
could occur from electrocution. Electrocution is
possible without direct contact (arcing).
1. Allow hydraulic system to warm up before beginning
picking operation.
2. Open the grapple and release it from the trailer frame.
3. Raise and rotate the boom out over the log to be picked, so
that the grapple is positioned at the center of the log.
4. Rotate the grapple until it is at right angles to the length of
the log.
5. Open the grapple and lower it over log.
Fig. 37 – Open grapple and lower over log
IMPORTANT! For safe and efficient operation, estimate the
position of the log center of gravity to keep it balanced when
rotating, lifting, and swinging.
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, be sure to clear the trailer and boom components.
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Risk of severe injury or death from swinging load
or logs falling from overhead load. Do not allow
anyone inside the Work Zone while operating the
machine. Never lift or move load over personnel.
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.
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Operating Instructions
WARNING!
Fig. 38 – Lift and rotate
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