GROUND FORCE -— TREE SAW —- HP970F42 Operation and Safety Manual BULLET PROOF GLASS DOOR REQUIRED ON MACHINE Harleman Manufacturing 117 South St. James Dorado Springs, MO 64744 (office)417-876-3011 (fax)417-876-3091

Safety Symbols & Equipment Signs A This is the safety alert symbol. When you see this symbol on your equipment or in this manual, be alert to the potential for personal injury or injury to others. This symbol means to take notice. Following this symbol is useful and important information. Before using your new machine, you and all other operators should completely read through this manual. Failure to fully understand how to operate this machine and take safety precautions could lead to serious injury and death. These signs should remain on the machine always, DO NOT remove. If the signs ever become...

Read through entire manual Always keep the manual in a safe and easily accessible place. Check bolts for tightness periodically. Make sure to replace all missing or damaged decals. Do not make unauthorized modifications to machine which could decrease its stability and life or cause injury and possibly death. We also encourage you to only use authorized replacement parts from Harleman Mfg. which w ere made specifically for this machine. If there is any part of this guide you do not understand feel w elcome to call our shop any time during normal business hours Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. The number is...

Attaching the machine Part A

t The skid steer must be equipped with a compatible ^ Standard Universal Quick Mount Hitch and Front Auxiliary Hydraulics to connect and operate the machine. A The skid steer must be equipped with an Operator Front Protective Door. Serious injury or death can result from a thrown object hitting an unprotected operator. 1. With the engine completely shut down and the parking brake set, rotate the skid steer latch handles upward to the unlatched position. The latch handles must be completely raised to fully retract the hitch lock pins. 2. Stan the skid steer and tilt the hitch mounting plate forward...

1. After thouroughly reviewing the safety manual and the attachment procedures are complete, your Tree Saw is ready to use. 2. The Ground Force Tree Saw was built with durability and efficiency in mind and as such is capable of cutting below ground level to eliminate as much of the stump as possible. 3. The blade spins in a clockwise motion therefore always come into a tree on the right side 1 o’clock position and then drive forward through the tree. 4. Stay alert and watch for power lines and solid ground objects. 5. Always remain aware of your surroundings and which way the trees are going...

Y Properly Cleaning and Storing your new machine is • critical to maintaining it’s appearance and ensuring years of service. 1. Thoroughly clean all debris off the Tree Saw to prevent damage. 2. Check the Tree Saw for worn and damaged parts periodically. Perform repairs and make replacements immediately to prevent potential hazards. 3. Make sure to store the Tree Saw in a clean, dry place. 4. Keep the hydraulic hose ends from sitting in water, dirt and other contaminants. Connect the Tree Saw hydraulic lines together to prevent dirt and other contamination from entering the hydraulic system....

Since our equipment ships ready to use there is no need to fill the drive with oil. The drive is prefilled prior to shipping.

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