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GENERAL PROCEDURES 5-10 MACHINE 5 START-UP 6 SHUT-DOWN 7 MAINTENANCE 8 FIRE PREVENTION 9 LANDING AWARENESS 10 HARVESTING 11-17 FELLER BUNCHER TASKS 11-14 Feller Buncher Driving 11 Felling 12 Bunching 13 Head Maintenance 14 HARVESTER TASKS 15-17 Harvester Driving 15 Felling 16 Delimbing, Bucking and Piling 16 Head Maintenance 17

EXTRACTING 18-30 GRAPPLE SKIDDER TASKS 18-22 Skidder Driving 18 Loading 19 Winching 20 Gate Delimbing 21 Landing 22 CABLE SKIDDER TASKS 23-25 Operating 23 Hooking/Unhooking 24 Winching 25 Cable Maintenance/Inspection 25

FORWARDER TASKS 26-28 Driving 26 Boom Operation 27

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Loading 28 Unloading 28

FOREST MACHINE TASKS 29-30 Driving 29 Shoveling 30

PROCESSING/LOADING 31-38 KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER TASKS 31-34 Pre-Start 31 Operating 32 Slashing/Delimbing 33 Loading 34

WHEEL LOADER TASKS 35-36 Driving 35 Operating 35 Loading/Unloading 36

FOREST MACHINE TASKS 37-38 Driving 37 Processing 37 Delimbing 38

MILLYARD 39-41 GENERAL MILLYARD PROCEDURES 39 KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER TASKS 40-41 Pre-Start 40 Loading/Unloading 40 Operation 41 WHEEL LOADER TASKS 41 Operating 41 Driving 41 Loading/Unloading 41

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MACHINE

3-Points Mountanddismountthemachineusingthe3-points ofcontact(bothfeetandonehandorbothhands andonefoot,facingthemachine).Neverusethe controlsashandholds.Donotattempttojumpon oroffthemachine.

PPE Wearnecessarypersonalprotectiveequipment (PPE).Tiebacklonghair,removejewelry(rings, necklaces,watches,etc.).Avoidwearinglooseand baggyclothing.

Stay in Seat Alwayswearseatbeltwhenoperatingamachine. Neverjumpifthemachinetips.It is likely that you will NOT be able to jump clear of the machine, in which case you could be crushed.

Capacity Knowthesafeoperatingcapacityofyourmachine. Whenunsurealwaysrefertotheoperator’smanual.

Moving Parts Keephands,feet,armsandclothingawayfrom movingparts,doors,windowsandscreens.

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People

People Make sure that bystanders are at a safe distance from the machine before operating.Donotallow passengersinsideoroutsidethecab.

Work Area Knowtheworkarea(boundariesandpotential hazardareas).

Inspection 3 Checkhydraulichosesforleaks,loose fittingsordamage

3 Checkfuel,engineoilandallfluidlevels

3 Checktires,brakes,andothermechanical partsforproperoperationorfailure

3 Checkfiresuppressionequipment

Starting Followtheinstructionsintheoperator’smanualto starttheengine.Neverattempttostartoroperate themachinefromtheground,onlyfromthe operator’sseat.Operation Checkproperoperationofallcontrols,attachments, steering,brakes,andotherhydraulicfunctions.Do notoperateamachinewithoutafunctionalparkingbrake.

MAINTENANCESHUT-DOWN

Parking Parkthemachineonlevelgroundatareasonable distance(50feet/15meters)fromothermachines, andlowerallattachments.

Shut-Off Runtheengineathalfspeedorless,for approximately3minutesbeforecompletelyshutting theenginedown.

Fuel Always shut the machine down before fueling andcompletelyfillfueltankattheendoftheday(or yourshift)topreventcondensationfrombuildingup inthetank.

Inspection Cleandebrisfromaroundthemachine,offthe machineandfromthecaboroperator’sarea.Doa postwalk-aroundinspection.

Cool Down Allow30minutesformachinetocooldownbefore leavingthesite.

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Parking

Lockout / Tagout Parkalloperationalpartsofthemachine,stopthe engineandlockortagtheswitchbefore maintenanceorcleaningbegins.

Hazardous Energy Relievehydraulicpressureinthesystemsbefore maintenanceorrepairsaremade.

Prevention Regularlyperformpreventivemaintenanceby cleaninginsideandoutsidethecab.Perform scheduledmaintenance.

Suspended Parts Neverworkunderanysuspendedlooseparts.IF IT CAN’T BE GROUNDED, BLOCK IT UP!Inspection Useapieceofpaperorcardboardtocheckfor hydraulicorfuelleaks.Whenleaksoccurusea containertocatchthefluids.

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Hazardous Energy

FIRE PREVENTION

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Fire Extinguisher Frequently check the fire extinguisher and always have it available.

Fuel Neverrefuelthemachinewiththemachinerunning, whilesmokingornearopenflamesorsparks.

Debris Removedebrisfromtheenginecompartment, batteryareaandotherheatproducingareaofthe machinesatleastonceaday.Parkingareasshould beonbareground.

Flammable Regularlycleanthemachineofoilandgrease,and neverstoreoilragsorflammablematerialsinsidethe cab.

Inspection Inspectfluidleaksandrepairleaksimmediately. Frequentlyinspectwiringandelectricalconnections.Materials



Fire Extinguisher Flammable Material

Disposal

Operator Loader operator is in control of landing.

Approach Approachthelandingatasafespeed,andif necessarywaitforlandingworkersorbystandersto moveasafedistancefromthemachinepath.

Loader Ifloaderisoperating,waitfortheloadertoclear thepathandgroundtheboom,beforeenteringthe landingarea.

Landing Worker Keep a safe distance from operating machines and make sure the machine operators can see you at all times.Donottrim,buck,orbindthelogs undertheloaderwhiletheloaderisoperating.Driver Leavethecabandremaininfullviewatasafe distancefromoperatingmachineswhilethetruckis beingloaded.

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Landing Worker

FELLER-BUNCHER TASKSFELLING

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People Know where the crew members are at all times and be alert for unexpected workers or bystanders.

Stability Carrytheloadclosetothegroundformachine stability.

Movement Changedirectionsandspeedsmoothlywhen machineloaded.Quickmovementmaycausethe topofthetreetobreakorcausethemachinetotip over.

Slopes Onasteepterraindriveonlyupanddownhill,and alwayskeepmachineingear.Donotturnmachine onaslopewithaload.

Visibility Reducespeed,useproperlighting,andclean windowstomaintaingoodvisibilityatalltimes.Dust, heavyrain,fog,etc.canallreducevisibility.

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Track Feller Buncher - CAT 522 Track Feller Buncher - CAT 551

People NEVER OPERATE THE SAWHEAD WITHIN 300 FEET (91.4 METERS) OF ANY PERSON!Never directthesawheaddischargeopeningtowardsother workersorequipment.

Stand Conditions Identifydangertreesintheworkareabeforefelling. Alsocheckwindspeedanddirections.

Slopes On steep terrain, fell the trees while traveling up hill. Returntothebottomoftheslopeandthenstart anotherrow.

Capacity Donotexceedratedcutting,accumulatingor carryingcapacitiesofthemachine.

Stumps Cutstumpsasshortaspossible.Runningovera stumpcouldflipthemachine.

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FELLER-BUNCHER TASKSHEAD MAINTENANCE

FELLER-BUNCHER TASKSBUNCHING


Dropping Whenpossibledroptreesinclearedareastoavoid lodgingtreesanddamagingtheresidualstand.

Direction Felltreeswiththebuttnomorethan45ºfromskid trail.

Falling Donotopentheshearoraccumulatorarms untilthetreesareleaningawayfromthecab.

Mid-fall Never attempt to stop a tree while it is falling.

Piles Makeuniformpilesfortheskidder,shoveloryarder. Donotpiletreesinbunchesthatexceeds the machine’s capacity.Ifdelimbingwithachainsaw, fantreesandmakesmallerbunches.

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CAT 522 - Dropping CAT 522 - Dropping

Inspection Inspectthesawheadandteethatthestartofevery shiftorasdirectedbythemanufacturer.

Attachments Alwaysgroundtheattachmentwhenperforming maintenance. If work must be performed with the attachment raised, BLOCK IT UP. Useasafety chainorstraptoreducetheriskoftheattachment falling.

Debris Stopdiskbeforecleaningdebrisfromthesawhead. Alwaysuseatoolorsticktoremovedebris.

Hand Protection Useatoolorasticktoturnthedisc.Protecthands bywearinggloves.

Sharpen Sharpenandmaintainthecuttingmechanismfor safetyandefficiency.

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CAT HF221 Feller Buncher Head CAT HF201 Feller Buncher Head

HARVESTER TASKSFELLING

HARVESTER TASKSDRIVING


Visibility Reducespeed,useproperlighting,andclean windowstomaintaingoodvisibilityatalltimes.Dust, heavyrain,fog,etc.canallreducevisibility.

Weather Donotoperateharvesterifwindconditionsare strongenoughtotakecontroloverfellingdirection.

Slopes Positionthemachinestraightupanddownthehill whenworkingonsteepterrain.Avoidturninguphill onsideslopes.

Attachments Ensurethattheharvestingheadandboomare securedinthecorrecttransportpositionbefore driving.

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Wheel Harvester - CAT 550 Track Harvester - CAT 521

People DO NOT point the chainsaw toward any person or equipment within 300 FEET (91.4 METERS)!

Stand Conditions Identifyanyhazardtreeintheworkareabeforestart felling.

Direction Donotoperatethechainsawtowardsthemachine cab.

Capacity Donotfelltreesthatexceedthemachine’scapacity.Stumps Cutstumpsaslowaspossible.Runningovera stumpcanflipthemachine.

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DELIMBING, BUCKING AND PILING

Placing Placeprocessedlogsinastablepositionwithsafe accessfortheforwarder.

Piles Makeevenpilessologsareparallelandendsmatch fortheforwarder.

Mat Createadebrismatfromlimbsandtopstohelp distributetheweightofthemachinesandreduce soilimpacts.

Sort Sortlogsbyproductclassesorspecies.Placeeach productinitsownpile.

Capacity Donotprocesstreesthatexceedthemachine’s capacity.

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Turn Off Engine Donotworkontheheadwiththeenginerunning exceptwhensettingandtestinghydraulicpressures.

Attachment Alwaysgroundtheattachmentwhenperforming maintenance.If work must be performed with the attachment raised, BLOCK IT UP.Useasafety chainorstraptoreducetheriskoftheattachment falling.

Inspection Inspectthecuttingattachmentdaily.Checkfor crackedchain,barandparts.Replacedefective partsasnecessary.

Alignment Checkthealignmentofallpartsofthecutting equipment.

Lube Checkforchainlubrication.

HARVESTER TASKSHEAD MAINTENANCE

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GRAPPLE SKIDDER TASKSDRIVING

People Knowwherethecrewmembersareatalltimesand bealertforunexpectedworkersorbystanders.

Blade & Grapple Keepbladeandgrapplehighinordertoclear obstaclessuchasstumps,ditchesorboulders.

Speed Usethesamegeartogoupanddownhill.Match travelspeedtogroundconditions.

Trails Maintainregularlyusedskidtrailsbyremoving obstacles(snags,springpoles,logs,etc).When possibleuseadebrismattoreducesoilimpact.

Slopes On steep terrain skid up or down hill to avoid rollover. Neverskidacrosstheslope.Ifthemachine beginstosidesliponaslope,lightentheloadand turndownhill.

Slopes CAT 527 Track Skidder

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People Shiftthetransmissiontoneutralandusethe acceleratortospeedresponsewhenusinggrapple functions.

Stand Conditions Never overload the machine. Alwaysconsiderthe effectofterrainandgroundconditionsonthe machine’scapacity.

Slopes Positionalllogsinthebunchsotheywillclearthe buttplatewhenraised.Ensurethegrappleis completelyclampedaroundthelogs.

Capacity Use caution when pulling logs at an angle.Grap-pling logsiseasierwhentheyareinastraightlinewiththe machine.

Stumps Onlevelterrain,carrytheloadashighandcloseto theskidderaspossible.Whentravelingdownhill, carrytheloadlowertoassistinbraking.

GRAPPLE SKIDDER TASKSLOADING

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Obstructions Lookforobstructions(stumps,trees,blindleads, etc.)thatcouldhanglogsup.Avoidpositionswhere thereareobstaclesbetweenthelogsandthe fairlead.

Position Positionmachineinlinewiththeload.Avoid winching at large angles as the machine may tip over.

Chokers Setchokersonthebuttendofthelog,when possible.Never set the chokers in the middle of the log. Winchloadagainstthefairleadbeforetraveling.

Free Spooling Freespoolwinchiftheloadsslidesoffthetrail. Winchtheloadagainfromasafeposition.

Travel Emptry Winchchokersorbellstighttothefairleadtoavoid catchingemptychokersonastump.

Position Cable Skidding

Direction Useaguidetreetokeepthetreesinlinewhile backingthroughthegate.

Grapple Height Positionthegrapplelowenoughtopreventtrees frombindinginthegate,buthighenoughtomaintain groundclearance.

Log Butts Look behind while backing up and be alert tothe possibilityoflogbuttsenteringtherearoftheskidder cab,damagingthetiresorthemachine.

Debris Usetheskidderbladeorgrappletoremovedebris fromthefrontofthegate.

Large Trees Toavoidskidderandgatedamage,nevertrytoback largetreesthroughthegate.

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Gate Delimber

GRAPPLE SKIDDER TASKSLANDING

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GRAPPLE SKIDDER TASKSLANDING

Approach Approach the landing at a safe speed, and if necessary wait for the landing workers or bystanders to move a safe distance from the machine path.Loaderoperatorisincontrolofthe landing.

Loader Ifloaderisoperating,waitfortheloadertoclearthe skiddingpathbeforeenteringthelandingarea.

Unloading Ensurethatworkersareatasafedistancebefore releasingthelogs.Avoidunloadingwherelogsmay roll.

Blade Keepthetransmissionin1stgearwhenusingthe blade.

Debris Usethebladetoclearfordebrisfromthelanding. Donotattempttocleanthelandingwiththegrapple orwinchlineloaded.

Landing Workers


Cable Donotallowloosecableorchokerstodragonthe groundwiththeskiddermoving.

Trails Maintainregularlyusedskidtrailsbyremoving obstacles(snags,springpoles,logs).Donotskid logsacrossfurrowsandridgesorditches.

Slopes Matchtravelspeedtogroundconditions.Avoid skiddingacrosssteepterrainandslopes,which couldcausethemachinetotipover.

Hang Ups Ifatreehangsupwhileskidding,stoptheskidder, releasethechokerandthenproceed.Hangupscan causedamagetothecable,chokerandalsoposea threattobystanders.

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CAT Cable Skidder

CABLE SKIDDER TASKSHOOKING / UNHOOKING

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Capacity Knowtheworkingloadofthecableandmachine. NEVER hook up a load that exceeds the cable or machine’s capacity.

Position Beforehookinguplogs,positiontheskidderina stablespot.Lowerbladeandsetparkingbrake.If extrastabilityisneededyoucanuseconvenient stumpsortreestochockthewheels.

Bight NEVER straddle the choker or cable.Hookand unhooklogsstandingontheuphillside.Always avoidstandingbetweenthelogs,andtheskidder.

Slopes Onsteepterrain,remaininthecabwhileaco- workersetsthechokers.

Chokers Releasewinchline,allowplentyofslackbefore releasingchokers.Ifnecessarytightenandre- releasewinchlinetoreleaseremainingchokers.

Position Capacity

Inspection Inspect cables and chokers daily for signs of deteriorationsuchasbrokenwires,strandsor kinks.Repairorreplacedamagedpartsasnecessary.

Hand Protection Protecthandsbywearinggloveswhenhandling cable,thiscanpreventinjuriesfrombrokenstrands orwires.

Ends Cutafootortwofromthelooseendofthecable occasionally.Thisisthepartofthecablethatusually wearsoutfirst.

Replace Replacecablewhenitisdamagedbyanexcessive numberofbrokenstrandsorkinksthathave destroyedtheoriginaldiameter,orifthecableistoo short.

Storage Storecablesinaclean,drylocationprotectedfrom theelements.Ifcablesareheldinextendedstorage, re-lubricateperiodically.

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Refer to Grapple Skidder winching task - page 20.

CABLE MAINTENANCE / INSPECTION

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Trails Avoiddrivingoverstumpsandacrossfelledtreesor logs.Operatingonadebrismatmayreducetravel speed,especiallywhenloaded.

Speed Usethesamegeartogoupanddownhill.Match travelspeedtogroundconditions.

Slopes Onsteepterrain,driveupordownthehilltoavoid rollover.

Side Slopes Wheresideslopesareunavoidable,extendthe boomtotheuphillsidetoincreasestability.Avoid turninguphillonsideslopes.

Forwarder - CAT 574

People NEVER lift, move or swing a load over personnel, over the cab of other machines or vehicles in the area.

Power Lines Avoidcontactwithpowerlines.Do not move any part of the machine or load closer than 100 FEET (30.5 METERS) TO POWER LINES, AND TWO TREE LENGTHS FROM GUY WIRES.

Grapple Closethegrapplecompletelyaroundthelog.Avoid pinchingalogwiththegrapple.Drag Draglogsclosetothemachinebeforelifting.

Movement Usemorethanonecontrolatatimeforsmoother movement.

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Power Lines

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FORWARDER TASKSLOADING

Position Positiontheforwarderstraightupordownhilland useconvenientstumpsortreestochockthewheels.

Brake Always set the parking brake when the machine is stopped.

Stability Operatecarefullywhentheboomisloaded.Elevated loadsreducemachinestabilityonsideslopesor unstablegroundconditions.

Sorting Buildsingleproductloads.

Load Sizetheloadtoaccommodategroundconditions.

Position Positiontheforwarderstraightupordownhilland useconvenientstumpsortreestochockthewheels.

Driver Leave the cab and remain a safe distance and in full view of the forwarder operator while the truck is being loaded.

Stability Operatecarefullywhentheboomisloaded.Elevated loadsreducemachinestabilityonsideslopesor unstablegroundconditions.Piles Makeevenpilessologsareparallelandendsmatch. Pilesshouldbeinalevelandclearareatoprevent logsfromrollingorcollapsing.

Capacity Do not overload trucks.Keeptheloadsuniformand conformtoregulationsforheight,weight,andlength ofloads.

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Attachment Do not use the machine attachment for a work platformorfortransportingpersonnel.

Visibility Reducespeed,useproperlighting,andclean windowstomaintaingoodvisibilityatalltimes.Dust, heavyrain,fog,etc.canallreducevisibility.Speed Usethesamegeartogoupanddownhill.Match travelspeedtogroundconditions.

Slopes Whenworkingonsteepterrain,positionthetrack wheelsparalleltotheslope.Keeptheendofthe boomclosetothegroundandtothemachine.

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People Make sure the area is clear of all personnel before operating.

Slopes Positiontracksupanddowntheslope.When movinglogsdownhill,swingonlyasfarasnecessary todumptheload.

Pre-operating Levelthemachineasmuchaspossible.Stability Operatecarefullywhentheboomisloaded.Elevated loadsreducemachinestabilityonsideslopesor unstablegroundconditions.

Piles Makeevenpilessologsareparallelandendsmatch. Pilesshouldbeinalevelandclearareatoprevent logsfromrolling.

FOREST MACHINE TASKSSHOVELING

Shovel Logging - CAT 325D FM Shovel Logging - CAT 325D FM

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Location Removeallstandingtreesthatmaybeobstacles duringloadingordelimbing.Placetheloaderandthe slasheronfirm,levelground.Beespeciallyalert workingnearhighbanks,fillslopes,etc.

Stability Operatetheloaderonlyafterallstabilizerlegsare properlygrounded.

Operator The loader operator MUST be in control of all traffic and people in the loading area.Falling Avoidoperatingwherethereisapossibilityofthe grappledloadstrikingothervehiclesorstructures.

Power Lines Avoidboomcontactwithpowerlines.Do not move any part of the machine or load closer than 100 FEET (30.5 METERS) TO POWER LINES AND TWO TREE LENGTHS FROM GUY WIRES.

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People NEVER lift, move or swing a load over personnel, the cab of other machines, or vehicles in the area.

Grapple Closethegrapplecompletelyaroundthelog.Avoid pinchingalogwiththegrapple.

Movement Usemorethanonecontrolatatimetogivesmooth movement.Piles Makeevenpilessologsareparallelandendsmatch. Pilesshouldbeinalevelandclearareatoprevent logsfromrolling.

Debris Cleandebrisfromtheloadingarea.Debrismay interferewithgrappling.

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Lockout / Tagout Placetheboominthecradleorontheground,stop the engine, relieve hydraulic pressure, andlock or tag the switch before maintenance.

Inspection Routinelyinspecttheslashersaws,andrepairor replaceanydamagedpartsasnecessary.

Hand Protection Useatoolorsticktoturnthechain.Protecthands bywearinggloves.

Alignment Checkthealignmentonallpartsofthecutting equipment.

Lube Checkforchainlubrication.

KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER TASKSSLASHING / DELIMBING

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Stability Operate carefully when the boom is loaded. Elevatedloadsreducemachinestabilityonunstable conditions.

Deck Hand Do not allow deck hands or truck drivers to work near the loader while loader is in operation.

Driver Leave the cab and remain a safe distance and in full view of the loader operator while truck is being loaded.

Capacity Do not overload trucks. Keeptheloadsuniform andconformtoregulationsforheight,weight,and lengthofloads.

Boom Placetheboominthecradleoronthegroundand stoptheenginebeforeexitingthemachine.

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Quick Movement Do not start, stop or turn quicklywhentransportinga load.

Turning Reducespeedbeforeturningorswingingaload.

Direction Donotchangedirectionsquicklywhencarryingaload.

Slopes Onslopesdriveupordownthehill,avoidsharp turns,andkeepthemachineingearwhengoing downthehill.

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Capacity Never overload the machine.Alwaysconsidertheeffect ofterrainandgroundconditionsonthemachine’scapacity.

Load Carrytheloadaslowaspossibleforbettervisibilityand stabilitywhenmoving.

Speed Increasethepowergraduallywhenmovingwitha heavyload.

Attachment Do not use the attachment as a work platform or for transporting personnel. Usecautionwhentrimming orbuckingsuspendedloads.

Debris Useattachmenttocleardebrisfromtheloadingor unloadingareainordertoassuresafeworking environment.

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People NEVER lift, move or swing a load over personnel, the cab of other machines, or vehicles in the area.

Balance Balanceloadsinthegrappleorforkssotheweightis evenlydistributedandstable.

Driver Leave the cab and remain a safe distance and in full view of the loader operator while the truck is being loaded or unloaded.

Load & Unload Loadandunloadfromtheside.Ensurethereis enoughroomtoturnbetweenthetruckandother obstacles.

Capacity Do not overload trucks. Keeptheloadsuniform andconformtoregulationsforheight,weight,and lengthofloads.

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Pre-operating Levelthemachine,shiftthetransmissioncontrolto neutral,engageparkingbrakeandlowerstabilizers (ifequipped).

Direction Do not operate the chainsaw towards the machine cab.

Capacity Do not process trees that exceed the machine’s capacity.

Slopes Processthetreeswiththemachinefacinguphill whenoperatingonaslope.

FOREST MACHINE TASKSDRIVING

Processing - CAT 322C FM

PROCESSING

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Pre-operating Levelthemachineasmuchaspossible,shift thetransmissioncontroltoneutral,engage parkingbrakeandlowerstabilizers(ifequipped).

Swing Limitmachineswingto20-30degreesforhigher productivity.

Sorting Sortlogsbyproductclassorspeciesbyplacing theminseparatepiles.

Slopes Delimbthetreeswiththemachinefacinguphillwhen operatingonaslope.

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People BE ALERT for traffic and pedestrians outside the traffic pattern, especially near the boundaries of the log yard.

Traffic Establish and use a DEFINED traffic pattern for all vehicles entering and exiting the millyard.

Communication Establish and use a DEFINED communication method between the millyard’s equipment operators and truck drivers.

Unbinding Beforeunbinding,securetheloadviamechanical means(unbindingracksorloaders),inorder topreventlogsfromfallingoffthetruck.

Driver Remainoutsidethecabandinfullviewoftheloader operatorwhilethetruckisbeingloadedorunloaded.

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People Knowwherethecrewmembersareatalltimesand bealertforunexpectedworkers,operatorsorbystanders.

Stability Operatetheloaderonlyafterallstabilizerlegsare properlygrounded.

Operator The loader operator MUST be in control of all traffic and people in the loading area.

Location Locatetheloaderonfirm,levelground.

Falling Objects Avoidoperatingwherethereisapossibilityofthe grappledloadstrikingotherobstacles.

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LOADING / UNLOADING

Driver Leave the cab and remain at a safe distance from operating machines.Staywheretheloaderoperator canseeyouwhilethetruckisbeingunloaded.

Yard Workers Do not allow ground workers or truck drivers to work or stand near unbound loads while you are actively loading or unloading.

Stability Operatecarefullywhentheboomisloaded.Elevated loadsreducemachinestability.

Capacity Do not overload trucks. Keeptheloadsuniformand conformtoregulationsforheight,weight,andlengthofloads.

Boom Placetheboominthecradleoronthegroundandstop theenginebeforeexitingthemachine.

People Knowwherethecrewmembersareatalltimesand bealertforunexpectedworkers,operatorsorbystanders.

Traffic Use a DEFINED traffic pattern to enter and to exit the millyard, and to operate inside the mill yard.

Communications Establish and use a DEFINED communication method between the millyard’s equipment operators and truck drivers.

Turning Reducespeedbeforeturningorswingingload.

Movement Donotstart,stop,turnorchangedirectionquickly whencarryingaload.


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DRIVING

Refer to Knuckleboom Loader operating task - page 32

Refer to Wheel Loader loading/unloading task - page 36

WHEEL LOADER TASKSOPERATING

Refer to Wheel Loader operating task - page 35

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DRIVING

LOADING / UNLOADING

ATTACHMENTS Machine tool parts such as blade, grapple, forks, etc.BIND THE LOGS To secure logs on a truck or trailer with chains or straps.BLOCK UP Placing wood blocks or other similar materials under a part or attachments to prevent it from falling to ground level.BUCK To cut a tree or log into merchantable lengths.CHOKER A length of cable or chain used to attach logs to a winch line.CRADLE Part of a forwarder, harvester, knuckleboom loader used to rest or retain the log grapple.DANGER TREE Dead tree, tree with unsound wood that could let the tree fall broken tops, limbs.DEBRIS Oily rags, paper, can, bottles, leaves, limb, etc.DEBRIS MAT Roadway/skid trail covered with limbs and tree tops used to reduce soil compaction and rutting.DECK LAND Logging employee that works on the log landing.DELIMBING GATE Heavy grid type gate that tree tops are forced through to break limbs off tree trunk.DELIMBING Removing limbs from tree trunk.DISC That part of a saw head which severs the tree.FALLING Severing a tree from its roots at or near ground level.FAN (FAN TOP) Grouping the lower ends of several trees close together while leaving the tops spread apart.FELLER BUNCHER Machine either on wheels or track that has an attachment for felling or felling and processing trees.FORWARDING Hauling logs from the harvest area to a landing.GROUND Placing an attachment on the ground to reduce hazards.GUY WIRE Wire anchored in the grown and attached to utility poles to stabilize the poles.HARVEST Felling, skidding, loading and hauling of tree from an area.HARVESER Machine on wheels or track that is used to fell and process trees.HARVESTING HEAD Boom attachment that feels and processes trees via hydraulic and electric power.HAZARD TREE See Danger Tree.INSPECT Closely examine for cracks breaks or mechanical failure.LANDING Site or point where trees/logs are gathered to prepare for loading on to trucks.LODGED TREE Tree that fell into a second tree when it was several from the stump and didn’t fall to the ground.LOOSE ENDS Free end of winch line used for winching and skidding logs.PILES Group of trees or logs ready for extraction.PINCHING Using loader grapple to move logs without gripping the entire diameter of the log.POWER LINES Electric Utility lines.PROCESSING Felling measuring and bucking trees into logs.RELEASE HYDRAULIC Allows attachments or hydraulic cylinders to ground themselves after the machine has been shut down.SAFE DISTANCE A distance that removes all potential for injury as a result of being stuck by, run over by a machine or its load or working attachment.SAWHEAD Machine attachment used to fell trees.SHOVEL Track loader with a boom and a log grapple.SHOVELER Track excavator modified to load and handle logs and trees.SHOVELING Moving logs with a track loader.SKID TRAIL Road or route used to move trees toward a landing.SNAG Standing dead tree.SPRING POLE Small tree bent over under pressure.STUMP Lower portion of a tree remaining after a tree is felled.TRIM To remove unusable or excess material from a log.UNBINDING Removing chains or straps from loaded vehicle.

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GENERAL PROCEDURES DATE OF REVIEW MACHINE START-UP SHUT-DOWN MAINTENANCE FIRE PREVENTION LANDING AWARENESS HARVESTING DATE OF REVIEW FELLER BUNCHER TASKS Feller Buncher Driving Felling Bunching Head Maintenance HARVESTER TASKS Harvester Driving Felling Delimbing, Bucking and Piling Head Maintenance

EXTRACTING DATE OF REVIEW GRAPPLE SKIDDER TASKS Skidder Driving Loading Winching Gate Delimbing Landing CABLE SKIDDER TASKS Operating Hooking/Unhooking Winching Cable Maintenance/Inspection

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FORWARDER TASKS Driving Boom Operation Loading Unloading

FOREST MACHINE TASKS Driving Shoveling

PROCESSING/LOADING DATE OF REVIEW

KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER TASKS Pre-Start Operating Slashing/Delimbing Loading

WHEEL LOADER TASKS Driving Operating Loading/Unloading

FOREST MACHINE TASKS Driving Processing 37 Delimbing MILLYARD DATE OF REVIEW

GENERAL MILLYARD PROCEDURES KNUCKLEBOOM LOADER TASKS Pre-Start Loading/Unloading Operation

WHEEL LOADER TASKS Operating Driving Loading/Unloading

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