EDER Maschinenbau Titan 80 Pro, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...Original 270900_00 03 2022 Operating instructions Titan 80 Pro Mechanical felling wedge Schweigerstraße 6 38302 Wolfenbüttel Germany ...

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Page 3: ... instructions for the workplace 9 Behaviour in an emergency 10 Safety devices 10 Personal protective equipment 10 Delivery 10 Scope of delivery 10 Transport damage 10 Design and function 12 Overview of the Titan 80 Pro 12 Function 12 Commissioning and operation 13 Preparations on the tree 13 Inserting the Titan 80 Pro 18 Creating an offset felling cut 21 Felling the tree 22 Cleaning and maintenanc...

Page 4: ...ructions in this manual This manual contains important information to prevent fire property damage injury and death Presentation of the warning notes SIGNAL WORD Type and source of the danger Consequences Danger prevention The signal word indicates the severity of the danger The paragraph Type and source of danger indicates the type or source of danger The paragraph Consequences describes the poss...

Page 5: ...sible damage to property The environment material assets or the plant itself can be damaged if you do not avoid the danger Symbols used in this manual and on the device Symbol Meaning If this information is not observed this can lead to deterioration in the operating process Instruction for action Describes actions that must be carried out The operating instructions contain important information f...

Page 6: ...rcial or professional use or application The statutory warranty remains unaffected Warranty claims must always be proven by the buyer by means of the original purchase receipt A copy of this is to be enclosed with the warranty application The purchaser s address and serial number must be clearly identifiable Any defects occurring within the warranty period due to material or manufacturing faults w...

Page 7: ...to 1300 Nm Compared to classic wedges the Titan 80 Pro has the following advantages Backscrewing and readjustment of the wedge is possible if lifting height is too low Effort saving and ergonomically favourable work due to high lifting forces and ratios Increased safety when felling on slopes Danger of falling deadwood is reduced by vibration free wedging Limits of use In the case of strong side o...

Page 8: ...er use Qualification of the personnel The Titan 80 Pro may only be used by persons who have familiarised themselves with the device and the associated dangers on the basis of these instructions who have received appropriate training in the field of forestry and have basic knowledge of felling techniques and timber harvesting methods with knowledge of first aid having a certificate of competence in...

Page 9: ...he workplace Close off the paths in the felling area with clear warning signs and barrier tape Make sure that there are no persons or objects in the felling area Keep a safety distance of at least 2 tree lengths between the trees to be felled Your work site should be free of wood debris obstacles and tripping hazards The working area should be a level and tread proof area with sufficient freedom o...

Page 10: ...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 Personal protective equipment Always wear the following personal protective equipment when operating the device Safety helmet combination with visor and ear protection Cut resistant safety ...

Page 11: ...iately A claim in retrospect without a direct note on the delivery note will not be accepted either by the carrier or by the transport insurer If you suspect latent transport damage Report concealed transport damage within two days at the latest which means that you must have checked your delivered goods within this period Reporting damage after this time is usually not accepted Make a note on the...

Page 12: ...epared felling cut in the tree trunk 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 With the help of the ratchet or an impact wrench up to 1300 Nm the shaft is driven and ...

Page 13: ...ccount the following factors that influence the felling process Lean and height of the tree Natural overhang Condition and shape of the limbs dead or loose limbs Wind direction and strength Obstacles in the vicinity houses roads power lines If possible fell the tree in its natural direction of fall Clearing buttress roots Clear big buttress roots to ensure an efficient felling process ...

Page 14: ...ut 2 1 Intended felling direction 4 Hinge 2 Wedge cut 5 Holding wood 3 Horizontal cut The depth of the notch should be 1 5 1 3 of the trunk diameter and the notch angle 45 60 CAUTION Risk of injury due to tree breaking off prematurely Make sure that the top and bottom cuts of the notch meet exactly They must also not be too deep as the tree will then break off prematurely which can lead to serious...

Page 15: ... through The hinge holds the tree to be felled during the felling process and prevents the tree from falling uncontrollably The hinge ensures that the tree falls safely in the planned direction 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 i ...

Page 16: ...the side of the trunk opposite the notch Mark the course of the felling cut WARNING Danger of injury from falling tree The felling cut must not be made deeper than 60 otherwise the tree could fall in the direction of the felling cut and cause serious injuries 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 c...

Page 17: ... plastic 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 Therefore make sure that the depth of the felling cut at 60 is at least 25 cm If the Titan 80 Pro is to be repositioned the felling cut depth must be approx 30 cm i ...

Page 18: ...een 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 Widen the felling cut so that the device can be inserted at least up to the marking on the spring steel plates Extend the wedge of the Titan 80 Pro until the device is firmly seated in the wood ATTENTION Risk of damage to the chainsaw due to jammed saw b...

Page 19: ...g cut or it is inserted at an angle to the felling cut the lifting wedge and the spring steel plates can be damaged Check that the Titan 80 Pro is aligned centrally with the felling cut Check that the felling wedge cannot be pushed against the hinge Lubrication of the Titan 80 Pro Optimal lifting power can only be achieved with sufficient lubrication Dry extension under load can cause damage Lubri...

Page 20: ...ence Lifting wedge and spindle get an oblique load Risk of damage to spindle drive nut and lifting wedge Wrong Buttress roots not cleared Wedge receives pressure from below via the buttress root The wedge is thus pressed more and more obliquely into the felling cut Consequence Risk of damage to spindle drive nut and lifting wedge Wrong Sawing edge made by the chainsaw chain in the beak cut at the ...

Page 21: ...ke 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 Make the offset felling cut Danger of injury from falling tree Observe the correct dimensions of the hinge Do not cut through the hinge as the tree can then fall...

Page 22: ...ore dangers 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 Operate the ratchet or impact wrench anti clockwise to retract the lifting wedge Reposition the Titan 80 Pro and repeat the lifting process by turning the ratchet or impact wrench...

Page 23: ...he three lateral grease nipples into the device and onto the sliding surfaces between the wedge and the spring steel plates with the help of a grease gun when the wedge is retracted Regrease the wedge of the Titan 80 Pro after each felling operation 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 moistu...

Page 24: ... of a malfunction have the device checked by the manufacturer a certified workshop or the dealer 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 w...

Page 25: ...idth 90 mm Lifting wedge length 224 mm Wedge extension 160 mm Thread pitch 3 mm Max lifting force 25 t Torques for the fastening screws Screws of the spring steel plates 35 Nm Screws of the drive nut 15 Nm Screw for extension limiting 50 Nm 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 gl...

Page 26: ... Titan 80 Pro Type EFK 80 Pro The following standards were used to implement the safety and health requirements specified in the EC directives Directive 2006 42 EC of the European Parliament and of the Council dated 17 May 2006 on machinery and amending Directive 95 16EC revised version Internal measures have been taken to ensure that the serial production devices always meet the requirements of t...

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