Sidney Attachments TTS12-3PT User manual
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USER GUIDE
3-POINT TREE SAW
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Purchase Date:
Model #:
Serial #:
(Located on the Data Plate attached to the unit frame)
The following manual should answer any questions you may
have about your Sidney Attachments product. However, if
you need additional information, please feel free to contact
your local dealer or us at Sidney Attachments directly at
1-866-567-9618.
Proudly crafted in the USA.
SIDNEY ATTACHMENTS
16000 W 108th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219
866-567-9618
sidneyattachments.com
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SIDNEY ATTACHMENTS
3 POINT TREE SAW
Table of Contents
Introduction 4
Regulations and Standards 6
Known Hazards and Hazard Mitigation 6
Inspection Checklist 8
Installation and Removal 9
Operation 10
Maintenance 11
Troubleshooting 12
Limited Warranty 14
SA-3PTTS-20-07-15
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Introduction
Three Point Tree Saw
Features and Specifications:
Model 3 Point Tree Saw
Part Number TTS12-3PT
Dimensions 45” x 46” x 55”
Weight (dry) 539 lb
Max Horsepower 75 hp
Fluid Capacities Bearing 32 fl oz SAE90
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Symbol used in this owner’s manual:
Throughout this owner’s manual (and on the attachment itself) there are
universal safety symbols.They are commonly used in the equipment and
attachment manufacturing industries. These symbols are meant to alert users to
possible dangers when using the attachment. Please pay careful attention to
any section of this owner’s manual with one of these symbols.
Before installation and operation:
Be sure to read this owner’s manual and understand its contents
prior to installation and operation of your Sidney Tree Saw.
If there is anything in this manual you do not understand,
please contact your authorized dealer, or the Sidney Customer
Service Department at 866-567-9618. We will be glad to
answer your questions.
Sidney Attachments cares about your safety, and the safety
of others who are in the vicinity of the tree saw
attachment. Sidney Attachments takes great pride in
engineering and building quality attachments with the operator’s
safety in mind, but the responsibility for the safe usage of this
attachment ultimately belongs to the operator.
Never let anyone operate the tree saw attachment unless they
have first read this owner’s manual.
Special Note: Current at the time of publication. Sidney Attachments reserves the right to
redesign all or any portion of this attachment and the owner’s manual at any time without
notification. For questions or concerns, or to inquire about updates, please contact your
authorized dealer or the Customer Service Department at 866-567-9618.
Read Owner’s
Manual
WARNING DANGER
flying Objects Rotating
Driveline
CAUTION
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• Flying objects — WARNING: Flying debris may be created when
using this attachment. Use personal protective equipment and
keep all bystanders at a safe distance.
• Falling trees and branches
• Saw blade
• Machine movement
• PTO and Driveline
• Please read all general safety precautions before operating
the attachment or call your authorized dealer or our Customer
Service Department at 866-567-9618.
Driveshaft Safety:
Implement driveshafts and tractor PTO systems represent significant safety
hazards. When in doubt, seek training from your local implement dealer,
university extension office, or approved training provider. General safety
guidelines include, but are not limited to:
• Ensure that all guards are in
place and in good condition.
• Inspect driveshaft guards to verify
that they are able to spin freely
about the driveline. Jammed driveline
guards are as dangerous as not
having a guard at all.
• DO NOT approach the tree saw or
driveline when the machine is running.
• Check to make sure that the universal
joints are in phase
• Avoid steep angles on the universal
joints. Adjust the drawbar height
as required.
Regulation and Standards
General safety considerations:
OSHA clear zone
Known Hazards and Hazard Mitigation
tree
stump
Direction of the
blade rotation Debris
Radius = 2x height of tree
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General Safety Precautions:
Sidney Attachments wants users to have many years of safe, low-maintenance
use from the Sidney Tree Saw attachment. Please read the following section
regarding safety thoroughly and follow all precautions each time the Sidney
Tree Saw attachment is used.
SAFETY STARTS WITH YOU If you operate or work near skid-steer loaders, take
these steps to protect yourself. This information is from the National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health at www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/98-117
1. Follow safe operating procedures:
• Operate the loader from the operator’s compartment.
»never from the outside.
• Stay seated when operating the loader controls.
• Work with the seat belt fastened and the restraint bar in place.
• When possible, plan to load, unload, and turn on level ground.
• Travel and turn with the attachment in the lowest position possible.
• Operate on stable surfaces only.
• Do not travel across slopes. Travel straight up and down slopes,
with the heavy end of the machine pointed uphill.
• Keep bystanders away from the work area.
• Never disable safety devices.
• DO NOT approach the saw on driveline when
the machine is running
2. Enter and exit from the loader safely:
• Approach the loader only when the attachment
is flat on the ground
• Keep a three-point contact with handholds and steps.
• Never use foot or hand controls as steps or handholds.
• Keep all walking and working surfaces clean and clear.
• Before leaving the operator’s seat:
»lower the attachment flat to the ground
»set the parking brake
»turn off the engine.
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3. Maintain the machine in safe operating condition:
• Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Keep the foot controls free of mud, ice, snow, and debris.
• Regularly inspect and maintain:
»Interlocked controls
»Seat belts
»Restraint bars
»Side screens
»Rollover protective structures (ROPS)
»Falling object protection structure (FOPS)
• NEVER modify or bypass safety devices.
• If you must perform service under a raised attachment, use blocks or jack
stands.
Inspection Check List
Inspect the Tree Saw Prior to Every Cutting Session
1. BEFORE Starting Machine:
• Look for obvious damage to saw structure welds, dents, loose
fasteners, etc.
• Verify that the drive shaft is proberly connected to the PTO shaft and saw.
• Verify that the driveshaft guard is installed, properly working,
and is chained in place
2. PRIOR to Operating the Saw Blade:
• Start machine, raise the saw, tilt the head 90 degrees and
gently lower the saw to the ground
• TURN OFF THE MACHINE
• Inspect the blade for damage:
»» Bending: DO NOT attempt to repair a bent blade
»» Broken or missing teeth: DO NOT OPERATE with missing tooth holders
»» Cracks: particularly near the hub and/or tooth slots
3. Ensure Smooth Operation of All Functions:
• Blade spin in horizontal position
• Tilt the head
• Blade spin in tilted position
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Installation and Removal
• Lifting/Points
It is recommended that the user sling the Sidney tractor tree saw
near the CG location and balance by hand.
DO NOT lift or sling the saw in any manner that might damage
the blade or drive shaft.
• Connecting the machine to the saw
Back the tractor up to the 3-point links and connect the drive shaft and
3-point hitch. Use the chain to secure the drive shaft prior to use.
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OPERATION
General Use:
• Blade
The saw blade will spin whenever the PTO is engaged if the saw is properly
connected to the machine.
• Downing
Downing of standing trees requires care and planning. Be aware
of wind, slopes, leaning stems, and other factors that may indicate
the probable direction that the tree will fall once cut. Even with
careful observation, the tree may fall in any direction, so it is im-
portant to use a machine with proper ROPS/FOPS protection and
to be very vigilant when downing.
Trees may fall in any direction, so it is important to use a machine with proper
ROPS/FOPS protection and to be very vigilant when cutting and downing
trees. To reduce pinching when cutting large trees, cut the tree 6” - 8” above
the ground, then return to cut the stump at ground level. Approach the tree
slowly when beginning the cut, applying more cutting force once the blade
has cut through the bark. It is often preferable to progress through the cut by
repositioning the machine rather than driving forward, but field conditions will
dictate which to use. As the cut gets deeper listen to the sound of the saw to
anticipate if the blade is becoming pinched. If the saw begins to slow down,
ease off on the cutting force or back out of the tree and cut from another
direction. As the cut nears completion, be aware of the direction that the tree
is tending to fall and be prepared to respond.
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