Safety devices Personal protective equipment Delivery Scope of delivery Transport damage Design and function Overview of the Titan 80 Pro Function Commissioning and operation Preparations on the tree Inserting the Titan 80 Pro Creating an offset felling cut Felling the tree...
The instructions are intended for trained and qualified forestry professionals. The instructions contain important information on how to safely commission and use the Titan 80 Pro, as well as on the risks and dangers involved in using this device. DANGER...
Before using the device, read the operating instructions and the safety instructions and observe them at all times! Wear work gloves! Wear safety shoes! Wear a safety helmet combination with visor and ear protection Titan 80 Pro 270900_00 | 02.2022...
The staples between the double-layered spring steel plates are used for initial assembly and may come loose during operation. This has no influence on the function and is not covered by the warranty/guarantee. 270900_00 | 02.2022 Titan 80 Pro...
The Titan 80 Pro is used in heavy timber harvesting and is an alternative to heavy wedge work. The Titan 80 Pro can be used with a ratchet or with an impact wrench (up to 1300 Nm). Compared to classic wedges, the Titan 80 Pro has the following advantages: •...
• removing or modifying safety devices, • using the Titan 80 Pro in any other way than described in the chapter "Intended use", • Only use impact wrenches or ratchets with a ½ inch socket.
> Operate the device exclusively with the protective equipment fitted or provided by the manufacturer. > Only use the Titan 80 Pro with technically flawless original accessories and spare parts. > It is imperative that the instructions for use of all equipment used are followed.
> Have the malfunctions eliminated by an authorised specialist dealer. Safety devices The Titan 80 Pro may only be used with the protective and safety equipment (e.g., cover) provided for the intended use. Protective and safety equipment must never be disabled and must be cleaned if necessary.
> Make a note on the shipping documents in any case: "Goods are accepted subject to concealed transport damage". Insurance companies of carriers often react very suspiciously and refuse to provide compensation. Therefore, try to prove the damage clearly (send a photo if possible). Titan 80 Pro 270900_00 | 02.2022...
There is a mark on the spring steel plates up to which the Titan 80 Pro must be inserted into the tree trunk. The rows of teeth on the spring steel plates engage with the vertical wood fibres. The lifting wedge made of special plastic is located between the spring steel plates.
Commissioning and operation Preparations on the tree Assessing the tree Before using the Titan 80 Pro, you must assess the tree to be felled. Take into account the following factors that influence the felling process: > Lean and height of the tree >...
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> Make the top and bottom cuts of the notch meet exactly. The depth of the notch should be 1/5-1/3 of the trunk diameter and the notch angle 45°-60°. 270900_00 | 02.2022 Titan 80 Pro...
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The height of the cut and the penetration depth of the saw bar must be chosen so that the hinge is 1/10 of the trunk diameter. > Mark the hinge Titan 80 Pro 270900_00 | 02.2022...
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Observe the correct dimensions of the hinge. > > Make sure that you do not saw through the hinge. > The felling cut must be parallel to the bottom cut of the notch. 270900_00 | 02.2022 Titan 80 Pro...
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ATTENTION Risk of damage to the Titan 80 Pro due to a felling cut that is too small at 60 %! If the felling cut at 60% is smaller than 25 cm, the lifting wedge can be pushed out and the trapezoidal threaded spindle damaged.
Inserting the Titan 80 Pro When the felling cut has been made to 60% of the tree diameter and the tree to be felled is secured with safety wedges, the Titan 80 Pro can be inserted into the felling cut.
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If the wood is frozen, the Titan 80 Pro must be inserted deep enough to grip securely. ATTENTION Risk of damage to the Titan 80 Pro due to incorrect operation! If the Titan 80 Pro is not aligned centrally with the felling cut or it is inserted at an angle to the felling cut, the lifting wedge and the spring steel plates can be damaged.
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• Buttress roots cleared • Symmetrical "beak cut" • Titan 80 Pro inserted at least up to the sixth row of teeth (see marking). • Wedge aligned with the felling cut, at (90°) to the trunk axis • Wedge grips securely in the wood Wrong! •...
Make the offset felling cut. WARNING Danger of splintering! If the chainsaw comes into contact with the safety wedge or the Titan 80 Pro, parts can splinter and cause serious injuries. Always wear the specified protective equipment when > felling.
If the full extension length has been reached but the tree has not > yet fallen, you must reposition the Titan 80 Pro. To do this, follow the steps below: The tree must be secured by sufficiently high safety wedges.
> Regrease the bearing (grease nipple in the aluminium housing) once a year. Store the Titan 80 Pro in a dry place and protect it from dirt, > dust and moisture. ATTENTION Risk of damage to the Titan 80 Pro due to moisture! If the Titan 80 Pro has been exposed to moisture, relubrication is required immediately.
Only use technically flawless original accessories and spare parts. Decommissioning and disposal If the Titan 80 Pro is no longer serviceable and is to be scrapped, you must deactivate and dismantle it, i.e., you must bring the device into a condition in which it can no longer be used for the purposes for which it was designed.
You must tighten the shaft nut by hand, then pretension it a fifth of a turn and fix it with the locking plate. The fastening screws for the locking plate are glued with Loctite 270. Titan 80 Pro 270900_00 | 02.2022...
EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC due to its design and construction. Main designation: Titan 80 Pro Type: EFK 80 Pro The following standards were used to implement the safety and health requirements...
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