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LandMax FFM140 Operation Manual

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FORESTRY MULCHER
OPERATION MANUAL
Changzhou Farmer-Helper Machinery Co.,Ltd 
Contact: Zhu Fru(General manager) 
Mobile:0086-13801509579 
Tel:0086-(0)519-83219989 
Fax:0086-(0)519-83219986 
Email: info@farmer-helper.com 
Web:www.farmer-helper.com 
Add:No.58 Runyuan Road,Benniu Industrial Park,Changzhou,Jiangsu,China 
FFM140
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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  • Page 1 FORESTRY MULCHER FFM140 OPERATION MANUAL                   Changzhou Farmer-Helper Machinery Co.,Ltd  Contact: Zhu Fru(General manager)  Mobile:0086-13801509579  Tel:0086-(0)519-83219989  Fax:0086-(0)519-83219986  Email: info@farmer-helper.com  Web:www.farmer-helper.com  Add:No.58 Runyuan Road,Benniu Industrial Park,Changzhou,Jiangsu,China ...
  • Page 2 READ MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING DO NOT OPERATE OR PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON YOUR FORESTRY MULCHER WITHOUT READING UNDERSTANDING THIS ENTIRE MANUAL FIRST. IF THIS MANUAL IS LOST OR IFY OU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT FARMER-HELPER OR YOUR DEALER BEFORE YOU PROCEED. Understand the written instructions, rules and safety precautions: •...
  • Page 3 • Know and understand your work conditions; hazards should be reviewed and terrain surveyed at this time as well as with all new work sites. • Verify that the machine is in complete safe working order and prepared for your application. FARMER-HELPER MACHINERY CO.,LTD 1.
  • Page 4 The word CAUTION preceded with a safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

  • Page 5: Safety First

    The word CAUTION without a safety alert symbol means there is possiblity of a hazards that can result in equipment damage. Indicates information or a company policy that relates directly or indirectly to the safety of personnel or protection of property. SAFETY FIRST With any piece of equipment, new or used, the most important part of its operation is SAFETY! FARMER-HELPER...
  • Page 6 Obey all safety labels on the forestry mulcher. They are provided for your protection. If any labels are removed, damaged, or made unreadable in any way, call your FARMER- HELPER dealer for a replacment. 1.3 Safety Regulations Tag the engine operating area to show that the machine is being serviced.
  • Page 7 Danger fl ying objects; stay back 300 ft (90m) from the machine as long as the engine is running. Keep Safe Distance Keep Hands and Feet clear of rotor. Hydraulic fl uid under pressure. Use safe operating procedures at all times. Do not operate the Mulcher without all guards in place.
  • Page 8 Keep suffi cient distance away from electrical power lines. 1.4 FARMER-HELPER Forestry Mulcher – Description and Applications Forestry Orchard Removal Land Clearing Transfer Stations Stump Grinding ROW Maintenance Yard Waste Process Forest Fire Prevention Brush and Slash Piles The versatile forestry mulcher was designed for shredding woody materials.
  • Page 9 1.5 Operational Safety The Work Area: For the sake of this manual, the front of the mulcher is the side with the rotor exposed. The rear has defection chains. For crawlers and rubber tire machines, when the mulcher is mounted on the front of the machine, the front of the mulcher is facing the same forward direction.
  • Page 10 Hazard Zone Precautions • It is the OPERATORS RESPONSIBILTY to ensure that NO ONE ENTERS THE HAZARD ZONE! WARN all persons in the area of the HAZARD ZONE • STAY ALERT for outsiders entering the work area who may not be aware of the HAZARD ZONE.
  • Page 11 Figure 1.1 Carrier 300 ft (90 m ) ft (90 m ft (90 m) Mulcher 300 ft (90 m ) 300 ft. (90 m) Excavator 300 ft (90 m)
  • Page 12 1.7 Dangerous Locations FLYING DEBRIS OR OBJECTS AND FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Improper operation and failure to follow safety precautions can cause serious injury or death. All personnel must be clear of the hazard zone while the Mulcher is in operation. DANGER EXISTS MOST PROMINENTLY IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE MULCHER.
  • Page 13 • CLOSE the hydraulic trap door (if equipped) while pull-working to better contain material. This also increases the fineness of the shredded product. (See section 5.2, Mulcher Operation – Pull-working). 1.8 Urban Precautions A STEP-UP of SAFETY PROCEDURES and PRECAUTIONS is required when working: •...
  • Page 14 2.0 OPERATIONAL SAFETY/ THE OPERATOR 2.1 Sound Levels/ Hearing Protection HEARING PROTECTION MUST BE USED IN THIS AREA! Take the following precautions: • Always keep doors and windows of carrier closed. • Use ANSI S3.19-1975 approved hearing protectors with a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 25dB (A) •...
  • Page 15 • Keep the door shut and windows of carrier closed. • Utilize a NIOSH approved respirator with replaceable filters rated for dust collection. 2.3 Protection from Flying or Falling Objects BE ALERT of the possibility of projectiles exiting the machine. Falling brush, branches, and trees also present a potential hazard to the operator.
  • Page 16 FLYING DEBRIS OR OBJECTS AND FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH • Install minimum of 1/2” thick (1.25cm) Lexan™ Polycarbonate cab windows. • Install approved FOPS falling Object Protection. • Replace damaged or missing Polycarbonate windows or falling object protection components. Improper operation and failure to follow safety precautions can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 17 For Forestry Prime Movers with Enclosed Cab: • A 1/2” (1.25cm) thick polycarbonate or equal, should be installed in place of or outside of the cab glass between the operator and the mulcher. • A steel mesh screen of 2” (5cm) maximum openings and 1/4” (.6cm) diameter wire is recommended outside of the cab between the mulcher and the operator.
  • Page 18 protective eyewear such as: Safety Glasses, Goggles, Face shield. • Wear an ANSI approved hard hat. • Wear appropriate ear protection. • Steel toe shoes are an excellent safeguard for anyone on or around machinery. 2.6 Stopping the Rotor Before Exiting the Carrier Contact with moving rotor can cause serious injury or death.
  • Page 19 3.0 CARRIER VEHICLE PREPARATION/MAINTENANCE • 3.1 Shielding Shielding is essential for protecting the Carrier and the operator. All parts of the carrier closest to the mulcher are most susceptible to damage. • Use appropriate material as brush guards. • The operator area should be protected as noted in Section 2.5 •...
  • Page 20 • 3.3 Carrier Clean-up Periodic removal of debris and dust from the carrier vehicle is essential to continued successful operation and FIRE PREVENTION. • Open all compartments and remove all flammable debris such as leaves, twigs, pine needles, wood chips, dust and any leaking or spilt oil or fuel.
  • Page 21 4.0 POLICING THE WORK AREA Before starting, a visual survey of the area to be worked is helpful in identifying any undesirable items that may be present. Remove them as much as is practical before proceeding: 4.1 Avoid Metal and Wire Metal can to break the tools’...
  • Page 22 5.0 MULCHER OPERATION The following instructions will help to assure that your foresty mulcher is operated safely and effectively. Read this section carefully and use extreme caution at all times. FLYING DEBRIS OR OBJECTS AND FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Exercise extreme caution to assure that all personnel are outside of the HAZARD ZONE as described in Section 1.6.
  • Page 23 Rotate the head downward as the head approaches the ground using care not to rotate the head too quickly. Gauge carrier speed and shredding depth by monitoring the engine RPM’s in response to the mulcher tools contacting and grinding the work.
  • Page 24 • The mulcher is moved slowly back grinding the material repeatedly against the counter combs inside the body. Closing the trap door (if equipped) will retain as much material as possible within the mulcher shroud for safe operation and maximum shredding. Just as in the Take Down Mode, work the lift slightly up and down in response to the carriers engine RPM’s and proceed in low speed gear.
  • Page 25 • Stump grinding is most effective in the forward direction. This allows the rotor to walk over the stump as it grinds with the added force of gravity and positive kinetic energy in its favor. Notice: A rotor that moves back and forth changes the angle of attack, changes the tool arc, has less total friction to overcome, tears the fiber laterally, and helps split the tree fibers horizontally.
  • Page 26 For smaller trees: • The push bar leans small trees over so that when they engage the mulching rotor, they do not fall on the carrier. For larger trees: • Retract the hydraulic top link or hydraulic cylinders of loader arms to rotate the mulcher back far enough so that all the tools contact the tree and begin to cut through it.
  • Page 27 • Opens to maximize exposure of the mulching tools while in the takedown mode. • Closes to contain the whirling brush within the mulcher shroud for maximized shredding in the pull-working and finishing modes. Closed Trap Door Opened Trap Door TRAP DOOR MUST BE OPEN WHEN TAKING DOWN TREES AND HEAVY BRUSH! THE DOOR WILL BE DAMAGED IF RAMMED...

  • Page 28: Preventative Maintenance

    6.0 PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE Proper preventive maintenance will help ensure that the Mulcher will perform to its full capabilities and eliminate unnecessary breakdowns due to neglect. The manufacturers warranty is conditional upon following all maintenance recommendations. 6.1 Safety First! Tag the engine operating area to show that the machine is being serviced.
  • Page 29 Do not operate the Mulcher without all guards in place. Side and rear access panels must be installed prior to running. • Secure lifting cylinder with locking device before getting in hazardous area. • Insert safety lock before getting in hazardous area. •...
  • Page 30 • The weight of the mulcher lightens the carriers rear wheel weight. When transporting the unit, at least 20% of the carriers unladen weight has to lie on the front axle to assure reliable steering and avoid tipping backwards. Weight the carrier front accordingly.
  • Page 31 • Remove the inspection plates from the side access panels to check belt tension. • Open the access doors at the rear of the mulcher to expose he adjustment bolt and fixing screws. • Loosen the fixing screws until the bearing housing can be moved with the adjusting bolt.
  • Page 32 Figure 6.1 DO NOT OPERATE WITHOUT GUARDS DO NOT OPERATE THE MULCHER WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE. SIDE ACCESS PANELS MUST BE RE-INSTALLED PRIOR TO RUNNING! SEE SAFETY PANEL IDENTIFICATION IN SECTION 1.5.
  • Page 33 6.3 Lubrication Points LUBRICATION TYPE The manufacturer’s warranty is conditional upon using a quality #2 lithium based grease. • Shut-off the engine. Put carrier in depressurized state. • Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before touching them. • Use lockout/tag out procedure (29CFR 1910.147) during any inspection or maintenance.

  • Page 34: Rotor Maintenance

    • Drive Shaft Bearing Housing – Every 50 hours (1-2 pumps max). Open front access panels on each side. Use hand pump only. Notice: Excess lubrication can elevate the operating temperature of the bearing housing. Acceptable levels at housing are: —...

  • Page 35: Disposal Procedure

    • Safely Position the machine as instructed in Section 6.1 so that the rotor turns freely. • Check the tools daily for: — Lateral clearance — Bolt tightness (See model specific parts manual for torque value. — Condition of carbide tips After 20 to 40 hours of operation all tools must be checked for proper torque.