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- Page 1 OPERATORS MANUAL 2014 EDITION RT2600, RT3000, SB2600, SB3000, TQ3000, TQ3000R, EX2600 DOUGHERTY FORESTRY MANUFACTURING...
- Page 3 DELIVERY RECORD PLEASE KEEP & FORWARD COPY • The checklist is a reminder of very important information which should be conveyed to the customer at the time the Turbo Saw Skid steer saw unit is delivered. Check off each item as it is fully explained to the customer. •...
- Page 5 *DATE OF PURCHASE/WARRANTY CERTIFICATE MODEL NUMBER UNIT SERIAL NUMBER PURCHASE DATE DEALER (if purchased through dealer) ORIGINAL PURCHASER (PRINT) ADDRESS CITY STATE PHONE EMAIL SIGNATURE PLEASE COPY, AND MAIL OR FAX TO: Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing LTD Co. 211 W. Canyon Run, Hinton, OK 73047 FAX: (405) 542-6928 *WARRANTY WILL BE VOID IF NOT RECEIVED WITHIN 15 DAYS OF THE PURCHASE DATE...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Unit Specs SAFETY General Safety General Safety Safety Features BASIC OPERATION Safe Operation Hydraulic requirements Installation & Wiring Diagram Attaching / detaching Basic cutting guidelines Directing the Fall of a Tree Trimming Limbs Operating the Swing Boom BASIC MAINTENANCE Rotating / Changing Teeth Maintenance Schedule... -
Page 9: Introduction
INTRODUCTION PLEASE READ THE TURBO SAW SKID STEER SAW OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE SKID STEER SAW. THIS MANUAL MUST ACCOMPANVY YOUR TURBO SAW UNIT AT ALL TIMES. SAFETY IS THE FOREMOST PRIORITY OF DOUGHERTY FORESTRY MANUFACTURING. The RT2600 RT3000 (referenced as “rotating saw”... - Page 10 The purchaser’s only remedies in connection with the breach or performance of any warranty on the DFM Tree Clearing Equipment are those set forth on this page. In no event will the dealer, DFM, or any company affiliated with DFM be liable for incidental or consequential damages.
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Page 11: Unit Specs
UNIT SPECS Model: TQ3000 TQ3000R RT2600 (SF) SB2600 (SF) EX2600 RT3000 (HF) SB3000 (HF) For Use On: Skid steer 40+hp Skid steer 40+hp Skid steer 40+hp Skid steer 40+hp Excavators under 25k lbs. Hydraulic Flow: 15-23gpm 15-23gpm SF 15-23gpm SF 15-23gpm 15-23gpm HF 24-41gpm HF 24-41gpm... -
Page 12: Safety
SAFETY FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Carefully read all safety instructions in this manual and on your attachment prior to operation. Learn how to operate the machine and how to use your machines controls properly. Do not let anyone operate without instruction. Keep your machine in proper working condition. -
Page 13: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY PROTECT BYSTANDERS Never operate the Turbo Saw near people or animals. Debris can be thrown hundreds of feet. Flying debris can cause serious injury or death. Never operate a modified Turbo Saw. The Turbo Saw must have its protective features intact. DO NOT allow children to operate the Turbo Saw attachment. -
Page 14: General Safety
GENERAL SAFETY SAFETY REQUIRES AN ATTENTIVE AND WHEN NOT IN USE KNOWLEDGEABLE OPERATOR. Lower and place attachment upon the ground, disconnect Operators should be aware of their surroundings, it from the skid steer. Always store the skid steer saw away equipment gauges, and controls. -
Page 15: Safety Features
SAFETY FEATURES 1. Limb Deflector: Helps deflect limbs away from cab. 7. Pushing Guard: Helps guide the directional fall of cut 2. Limb Shield: Prevents limbs and debris from entering material. the cab. 8. Skid Plate: Protects the cutting disc fasteners during 3. -
Page 16: Basic Operation
BASIC OPERATION FOREWORD FOR OPERATING THE TURBO SAW PER-OPERATIONS CHECK LIST Cutting brush and trees has inherent risks and hazards. To Perform the following inspection before operating reduce those risks and hazards read the operator’s manual, the Turbo Saw. Check the Turbo Saw for any structural follow the safety precautions, and appropriately operate damage: fix or replace damaged parts. -
Page 17: Safe Operation
SAFE OPERATION OPERATE THE TURBOSAW ATTACHMENT SAFELY WARNING Turbo Saw units are designed with operator safety in mind. Please familiarize yourself with Turbo Saw operator instructions and safety precautions. Become familiar with • Do not allow the blade to contact gravel, rocks or metal. all controls. -
Page 18: Hydraulic Requirements
HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS HYDRAULIC COMPONENTS HYDRAULIC REQUIREMENTS If the hydraulic lines are leaking during operation, follow your safe maintenance precautions and re-tighten or Make sure your skid steer has the hydraulic requirements replace hoses and fittings. for your Turbo Saw unit. DO nOT FORGET TO COnnECT THE CASE DRAIn Do not exceed the rated hydraulic flow (GPM) for your LINE. -
Page 19: Installation & Wiring Diagram
INSTALLATION & WIRING DIAGRAM *BOBCAT WIRInG InSTRUCTIOn For Bobcat skid loaders, Wire the harness to the left handle. The right handle won’t work. SOLENOID Because the saw uses a hydraulic piston to rotate the head (Rotator) or swing the boom(Swing Boom), hydraulic fluid must be running through the saw to operate the feature. -
Page 20: Attaching / Detaching
ATTACHING / DETACHING Attaching a Turbo Saw attachment varies with each skid- Care must be taken when attaching the Turbo Saw to the steer. Please refer to your machines owner’s manual for the loader. The base end of the Turbo Saw should not be proper way to attach your machine to the base plate of the raised too high or the boom will lever on the shield and Turbo Saw attachment. -
Page 21: Basic Cutting Guidelines
BASIC CUTTING GUIDELINES BASIC CUTTING direction Position the saw horizontally with the rear of the unit 8” off the ground and the blade on the ground. Move forward THE OPERATOR MUST NOT: slowly. • Try to cut a tree too large to directionalize the fall •... -
Page 22: Directing The Fall Of A Tree
DIRECTING THE FALL OF A TREE PUSHING GUARD The Turbo Saw is equipped with a pushing guard mounted above the disc. Smaller material is cut further to the right or left and larger material is cut closer to the center. The pushing must contact the tree before it is completely cut or it will be difficult to determine which direction the tree will fall. -
Page 23: Trimming Limbs
TRIMMING LIMBS CUTTING LIMBS The rotation cylinder gets fluid from the line going to the The Turbo Saw can be positioned vertically to trim limbs. saw motor and requires hydraulic pressure to rotate. When Bring the disc beside the limb and raise the V shaped the blade is at full speed, the system doesn’t have much portion of the brush shield under the part to be cut. -
Page 24: Operating The Swing Boom
OPERATING THE SWING BOOM SWINGING BOOM MODELS SWING CONTROL VALVE Position the cutting disc beside the tree. Activate secondary hydraulic controls to swing the boom and disc into the tree. If the disc is angled to cut below ground level, slow the feed rate to compensate for the added friction of the dirt. -
Page 25: Basic Maintenance
BASIC MAINTENANCE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE Lower and detach the skid steer saw from your skid steer when performing any type of maintenance work. Slippage on attachments may occur. Always place unit on sturdy blocks or servicing stands when replacing the cutting disc. Do not use wheel supports which rotate and may cause heavy material to fall upon the maintenance worker. -
Page 26: Rotating / Changing Teeth
ROTATING / CHANGING TEETH ROTATING AND CHANGING THE TEETH The carbide teeth should be rotated every 125 hours or when cutting rate has noticeably decreased. Depending on cutting conditions, the teeth may need to be rotated sooner or later. Most wear occurs on the outside edge of the tooth. -
Page 27: Maintenance Schedule
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE TOOLS & SKILL REQUIREMENTS *Daily maintenance of your equipment requires basic tools, skill, and expertise. Welding & hydraulic repair work should be done by a licensed professional. For a Turbo Saw maintenance specialist in your area please contact our service department at (405) 542-3520 or email contact@doughertymfg.com ROUTINE MAINTENANCE Every 8 Hours •... - Page 28 DOUGHERTY FORESTRY MANUFACTURING LTD Co. 211 W. Canyon Run, Hinton, OK. 73047 Call toll free: 1.888.444.2218 or 1.405.542.3520 Email: contact@doughertymfg.com If you have any additional questions about TurboSaw’™ maintenance and operation please contact your local dealer, or contact a Turbo Saw service specialist at (405) 542-3520, e-mail contact@doughertymfg.com. We, at Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing, are dedicated to providing quality forestry products that we are proud to have the Dougherty name on.
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