Smart Operator Released the Grapple in Time, Avoiding the Excavator Being Damaged !

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When the tree has completely fallen or been cut down, the grapple should be released in time and the excavator withdraw !

1. Release The Grapple In Time
- Yes. When the tree has completely fallen or been cut down, the grapple should be released in time. Because if not, under the inertia of the fallen tree, unnecessary pulling forces may be exerted on the grapple device and the boom of the excavator, which is likely to cause damage to the equipment.

2. Withdraw The Excavator
- The excavator also needs to withdraw in time. On the one hand, after the tree has fallen, there may be subsequent instabilities such as rolling and bouncing, and staying in place may expose the excavator to the risk of being hit. On the other hand, withdrawing in time can make room for subsequent operations (such as cleaning up branches and transporting tree trunks), improving the operation efficiency. However, when withdrawing, attention should also be paid to the surrounding environment to avoid collisions with other objects !

The following are relevant points regarding using an excavator equipped with a grapple to support trees and control their direction when felling trees :

I. Safety Aspects

1. Stable Support

- An excavator equipped with a grapple can provide stable support. During the tree - felling process, as the tree's own structure is damaged, its center of gravity will change. The grapple of the excavator, by clamping onto the tree trunk, can prevent the tree from suddenly toppling over, avoid it falling onto surrounding people, buildings or other facilities, and thus reduce safety risks !

2. Precise Control Of The Falling Direction

- Through the operator's manipulation of the grapple, the falling direction of the tree can be controlled relatively precisely. This is especially important when the surrounding environment of the tree is complex, such as being close to roads, power lines or other trees. The operator can guide the tree to fall in a predetermined and safe direction according to the open space on the site and the distribution of obstacles !

II. Operational Points

1. Selection And Installation Of The Grapple

- Select an appropriate grapple according to the diameter and weight of the tree. The size of the grapple should be able to firmly clamp the tree trunk, and its load - bearing capacity should also meet the weight requirements of the tree. During installation, ensure that the connection between the grapple and the excavator is firm and reliable to avoid loosening or falling off during the operation !

2. Operational Techniques

- Before felling the tree, the excavator should be in position in advance and properly adjusted. The appropriate position for the grapple to clamp the tree trunk is generally the relatively thick and stable part at the lower part of the trunk. The operator should closely monitor the felling process. As the felling progresses, adjust the clamping force of the grapple and the extension angle of the excavator's boom in a timely manner to smoothly control the change in the tree's posture. For example, when more of one side of the tree has been cut off, it may be necessary to increase the support force of the grapple on the other side of the trunk to prevent the tree from suddenly toppling towards that side !

III. Limitations And Precautions

1. Limitations Due To Tree Conditions

- For some trees that are severely decayed, hollow inside or have irregular - shaped trunks, the excavator's grapple may not be able to provide effective support and control. In such cases, it is necessary to more carefully assess the feasibility of the operation or take additional safety measures !

2. Site Conditions

- The flatness, slope and space size of the site will all affect the operation of the excavator. If the site is not flat, the excavator may not be able to park and operate stably, thus affecting the control effect on the tree. In a narrow space, the extension and rotation of the excavator's boom will be restricted, and it is necessary to plan the operation path in advance !

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[zonnig]

Goodbey beautiful tree, we gonna mis you.

[alfonsek]

There was no need to use this excavator to lay this perfectly straight tree over ...it should have been a perfectly straightforward felling operation for a competent tree surgeon...the excavator here was put under extreme tension in this misuse of it.

[alairrezende]

Plantar são prá poucos, porém cortar! 😢

[tomasmarny]

Nechce se mi věřit, že netrefil ten domek!!