Planet VIP-350PT, VIP-550PT, PALMS 81 User Manual

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USER MANUAL

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 81

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 2

2. SAFETY.................................................................................................................... 3

3. BASIC COMPONENTS............................................................................................ 5

4. ACCESSORY ........................................................................................................... 6

5. TECHNICAL DATA .................................................................................................. 7

6. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM............................................................................................. 9

7. ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING................................................................................. 9

8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................... 10

9. STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS .................................................................................. 11

10. MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................... 12

11. SPARE PARTS ...................................................................................................... 13

12. WARRANTY........................................................................................................... 17

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 81

Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 2

1. INTRODUCTION

This manual gives you detailed overview about forest trailer Palms 81. Read the manual

carefully before you start using this machine. The manual contains essential directions

for efficient and safe use of forest trailer. These instructions should always be followed.

This forest trailer is constructed to transport raw wood material from forest as well for

transportation treated wood. Forest trailer is build for use with agricultural tractors. It

has an unified connection junction for mounting Palms forest cranes. This machine

meets all technical standards and safety regulations of valid EU Machinery Directive

and its amendments. Forest trailer is fitted out with CE marking.

User of forest trailer is obliged to be aware of and strictly follow all safety precautions

and instructions described in this manual. In addition to this, instructions of local

occupational safety authorities, as well national laws, regulations and highway codes,

must be followed. Using the machine for other tasks, than those for which it is intended

or exceeding its performance, is not allowed. The manufacturer/dealer is not respon-

sible for damage caused by misuse of the forest trailer.

Pay attention to regular maintenance. In case there will occur problems during use of

forest trailer, which are not covered in this manual, contact authorized dealer or

manufacturer.

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 81

Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 3

2. SAFETY

2.1 General

Read the manual carefully before you start using forest trailer. Use forest trailer only for

purposes, what it is made for. Driver must have proper valid licence to drive tractor in

connection with trailer and has sufficient training for that. Notice, avoid and prevent all

potentially hazardous situations.

IT IS STRONGLY FORBIDDEN:

• to use forest trailer in state of intoxication by alcohol, drugs or other

psychoactive substances

• to exceed maximum loading values

• to use forest trailer for transporting people

• to rebuild forest trailer

• to use repairing materials without the producer’s permission

BEFORE YOU START LOADING, MAKE SURE THAT:

• forest trailer is fully in working condition

• you have full visibility over all the working area

• forest trailer is placed on even ground

• parking brake is engaged

2.2 Safety distances

General safety distance for working with forest trailer is 20 metres!

Follow special safety distance when working close to live electrical conductors:

Rated voltage, kV Safety area, m

Up to 0,5 2

Up to 20 10
35 – 110 25

220 – 330 40

Table 1. Safety area

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 81

Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 4

2.3 Hydraulic system

• Hydraulic system must be serviced by qualified and experienced hydraulics

mechanic only

• Continually inspect the condition of hydraulic system. Repair all safety en-

dangering defects immediately

• Before starting repair work or maintenance make sure, there is no pressure in

hydraulic system

• Use safety goggles and gloves during repair work and maintenance

• Use original spare parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer

• Prevent oil dripping to the ground to avoid environment pollution

• In ecologically sensitive areas use bio-oil

2.4 Operation

• Ensure, that forest trailer is in good working condition

• Operating with damaged or defective machine is prohibited

• Ensure, that you have control over all the working area

• Prevent entering unauthorized persons to the working area

• Support legs must be used while forest trailer is being loaded

• Be sure not to endanger anyone while lowering the support legs

• Use parking brake while loading

• Do not load over the upper edge of safety screen

• Loading short logs be shure they are supported at least with two pairs of

bolsters

• Follow strictly load limits stated by the manufacturer for certain trailer

• Pull the support legs up before moving forest trailer

• Release parking brake

• Pay extra attention driving with unlocked drawbar

• Prevent any hoses between trailer and tractor to be squashed on sharp turns

• For driving on roads lock drawbar in straight position with locking shaft

• Make shure signal lights are unfolded and working for driving on public roads

• Follow traffic regulations

• Max speed by manufacturer for certain forest trailer is 40 km/h

• Manufacturer is not responsible for damage or loss, caused by misuse or

incorrect, careless and inappropriate use of the machine

FOREST TRAILER PALMS 81

Ver 1.00 EN © 2010 Palmse MK 5

3. BASIC COMPONENTS

Figure 1. Basic components of Palms 81 forest trailer

1. Drawbar 2. Chassis 3. Safety screen

4. Bolsters 5. Boggie 6. Wheels, standard 11,5/80-11,3

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