DFM TurboSaw RT2600 User manual
RT2600, RT3000, SB2600, SB3000,
TQ3000, TQ3000R, EX2600
DOUGHERTY
FORESTRY
MANUFACTURING
OPERATORS MANUAL
2014 EDITION
DELIVERY RECORD
PLEASE KEEP & FORWARD COPY
• e 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 o each item as it is fully explained to the customer.
• Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing warranty.
• Safe and correct operation and service.
• Daily and periodic inspections.
• Servicing machine regularly and correctly.
• Explain proper cutting procedures.
• Give the Operator’s Manual to the customer and encourage customer to read
entire manual.
• Advise customer of safety precautions that must be observed while using the skid steer saw.
• Review information on how to maintain the skid steer saw (See Maintenance section.)
• Review recommended procedures for attaching to or detaching from skid steer (See Attaching and Detaching
section.)
• Recommended transporting information. (See Transporting section.)
• Review equipment safety features (i.e. pushing bar, blade shield).
• Review skid steer saw operation. (See Operating the Cutter section.)
• Review service intervals and lubrication points. (See Lubrication and Maintenance section.)
• Review all adjustments. (See Service section.)
• Recommended machine storage.
• Have customer record machine serial number in the Introduction section.
• Dougherty Forestry parts and service.
• Remove and le this page.
DATE DELIVERED SIGNATURE
*DATE OF PURCHASE/WARRANTY CERTIFICATE
MODEL NUMBER UNIT SERIAL NUMBER
PURCHASE DATE
DEALER (if purchased through dealer)
ORIGINAL PURCHASER (PRINT)
ADDRESS
CITY
STATE ZIP
PHONE
FAX
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
INTRODUCTION 1
Unit Specs 3
SAFETY 4
General Safety 5
General Safety 6
Safety Features 7
BASIC OPERATION 8
Safe Operation 9
Hydraulic requirements 10
Installation & Wiring Diagram 11
Attaching / detaching 12
Basic cutting guidelines 13
Directing the Fall of a Tree 14
Trimming Limbs 15
Operating the Swing Boom 16
BASIC MAINTENANCE 17
Rotating / Changing Teeth 18
Maintenance Schedule 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 • 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” ) and SB2600, SB3000 (referenced as “swing boom saw”) and TQ3000, TQ3000R
(referenced as “torque saw”), and EX2600 (referenced as “excavator saw”) have been designed with operator safety in
mind and we have specic guidelines to ensure that safety. Please read the Turbo Saw Skid Steer Saw operator’s manual
before operating the skid steer saw. Safety depends upon the operator thoroughly reading, understanding, and using
the techniques and maintenance requirements specied in the Turbo Saw Skid steer saw operator’s manual. This manual
shows proper techniques and precautions for the skid steer saw. The skid steer saw must always be operated by the
instructions outlined in this manual. The operator must always act responsibly. Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing can not
be held liable for an operator’s carelessness, recklessness, or misuse of its products. Do not use this product if it has been
modied in any manner. If a skid steer saw owner has additional questions about operating or maintaining their skid steer
saw, please contact our service center at (405) 542 3520.
1 YEAR FRAME & COMPONENT WARRANTY POLICY
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS – The warranties described below are provided by Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing (“DFM”)
to the original purchasers of new Tree Clearing Equipment from DFM or authorized DFM dealers. Warranty begins on the
date of product delivery to the original purchaser. Rental coverage begins (90 days) upon date of initial rental. Under
these warranties, DFM will repair or replace, at its option, any covered part which is found to be defective in material
or workmanship during the applicable warranty term. Warranty service must be performed by a dealer or service center
authorized by DFM to sell and/or service the type of product involved, which will use only new or remanufactured parts
or components furnished by DFM. Warranty service will be performed without charge to the purchaser for parts or labor.
The purchaser will be responsible, however, for any service call and/or transportation of product to and from the dealer’s
or service center’s place of business, for any premium charged for overtime labor requested by the purchaser, and for any
service and/or maintenance not directly related to any defect covered under the warranties below.
All claims for this warranty policy must be accompanied by a copy of the original sales receipt and must be made to
dougherty forestry manufacturing in writing within eight (8) days after the occurrence. Any claim after the eight (8)
days will automatically invalidate the warranty claim.
FRAME & COMPONENTS COVERAGE: Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing offers a twelve (12) month warranty from
date of purchase by the original purchaser. Components may also be warranted by their original manufacturers which may
vary from this warranty.
Coverage has the following exclusions: The original purchaser is responsible for and must bear the cost of: Normal
maintenance of the machine such as greasing, minor adjustments, etc. Transportation of defective part(s) to and from
Dougherty Forestry Manufacturing or such place where warranty work is being performed. This warranty does not cover
any damage to the machine the DFM product is attached to nor subjected to falling trees or limbs, flying debris, hydraulic
component damage.
B. WARRANTY COVERAGE: All metal housing, fabrication, and components of any new DFM product against
manufactured defects and workmanship.
C. NON-WARRANTY COVERAGE: DFM is not responsible for the following: (1) Used Products: (2) Any product that
has been altered or modified in ways not approved by DFM (3) Depreciation or damage caused by normal wear and tear,
lack of reasonable and proper maintenance, failure to follow operating instructions, damage due to improper use, abuse or
neglect or conditions caused by abuse or neglect, misuse, lack of proper protection during storage, or accident (4) Normal
maintenance parts and service. This warranty does not cover normal wear items. Such items would include, but
not be limited to: blades, carbide inserts, backing blocks, bolts in wear areas, bearings or seals.
D. SECURING WARRANTY SERVICE: To secure warranty service, the purchaser must (1) Report the product defect to an
authorized dealer and request repair within the applicable warranty term, (2) Present evidence of the warranty start date,
and (3) Make the product available to the dealer or service center within a reasonable period of time.
G. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND OTHER REMEDIES: DFM’s Tree Clearing Equipment, to the extent
permitted by law, neither DFM nor any company affiliated with it makes any warranties, representations or promises as
to the quality, performance or freedom from defect of DFM’s Tree Clearing Equipment covered by this warranty. Implied
warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, to the extent applicable, shall be limited in duration to
the applicable period of warranty set forth on this page. 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. (Note: some states do
not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
H. NO DEALER WARRANTY: The selling dealer makes no warranty of its own and the dealer has no authority to make any
representation or promise on behalf of DFM, or to modify the terms or limitations of this warranty in any way.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by the operator due to improper use of the turbo saw or by using the
attachment in a manner other than recommended in the operator’s manual.
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