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TREE SHEAR V2 TS005V2 198106 Operator’s Manual Read the Operator’s Manual entirely. When you see this symbol, the subsequent instructions and warnings are serious follow without exception. Your life and the lives of others depend on it!
INTRODUCTION • This manual is made at the time of manufacturing of the Tree Shear that does not include subsequent modifications made afterward. • This manual is intended to provide information to operators and owners to operate the • • Tree Shear safely and effectively, as well as to perform suitable maintenance for the equipment.
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 manual, as well as manuals related to this equipment and the prime mover thoroughly before beginning the installation, operation, or maintenance.
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 •...
causing serious personal injury or death. Do not operate in an environment that is not well-lite. • REMOVING THE TREE SHEAR FROM STEEL CRATE Engage the skid steer Quick Tach wedges to the Tree Shear or prime mover and tilt it •...
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Do not attempt to shear trees with a diameter of more than the 12” stated capacity of • Titan TS005. Titan TS005 is capable of cutting trees up to 12” in diameter. However, a second shear • action may require some hardwoods like oak or wood that is wet.
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WARNING When shearing a tree on a slope, always approach the tree from an uphill direction. Never attempt to fell a tree from the side or a downhill direction. The Titan TSOO5 attaches to the quick attach appliance of the skid steer. Thus, thorough •...
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The minimum torque for tightening hardware is shown below: M12: 67 lb. Ft (90 N.m) • M16: 163 lb. Ft (220 N.m) • M24: 518 lb. Ft (518 N.m) • M42: 2960 lb. Ft (4000 N.m) • Lubricate all moving parts. The 4 grease points (A/B/C/D) are shown below: When the Tree Shear is dry, check places where paint is scratched or worn and repaint.
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TS005 SPECIFICATIONS - Overall Dimensions (W x D x H): 55” x 44” x 49” - Product Weight: 868 lbs. - Maximum Cutting Diameter: 12” - Shear Force (at 2320 PSI): 26,400 lbs. - NM400 hardened Steel Blade - 3 Shear Angle: Horizontal, 45°, Vertical SKID STEER OR PRIME MOVER REQUIREMENTS - Horsepower ≥...
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POTENTIAL HAZARD POTENTIAL HAZARDS: Determine the hazards that exist for the area and types of trees that you are working with and eliminate or minimize your exposure to these hazards.
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DESCRIPTION MAIN FRAME SHEAR BLADE BRACKET GREASE ZERK HEXA NUT M42x3 SPRING WASHER 42 FLAT WASHER M42 HEXA NUT M24 SPRING WASHER M24 COTTER PIN 3x60 (10) SHEAR BRACKET LOCK PIN (11) HEXA BOLT M16x40 (12) SPRING WASHER M16 (13) BIG WASHER (14) COUNTERSUNK COLUMN HEAD HEX BOLT M16x60...
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Titan, its insurers, employees, officers, directors, associates, and agents from any and all claims, demands, damages, rights of action, or causes of action, present or future, whether the same be known or unknown, anticipated, or unanticipated, resulting from or arising out of the use of said equipment.