NISULA 175E

Manual and spare parts book

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Nisula Forest Oy
Korjaamokuja 3
35600 HALLI
Tel +358 10 289 2000
internet: www.nisulaforest.com
email: office@nisulaforest.com
 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Manufacturer: Nisula Forest Oy

Korjaamokuja 3
35600 HALLI
SUOMI – FINLAND

assures that 175E multipurpose head

meets machinery directive (directive 2006/42/EC) including
the changes according to national statures.

---------------------------
Ali Nisula
Product design

Nisula Forest Oy
Korjaamokuja 3
35600 HALLI
FINLAND
Tel +358 10 289 2000 / Fax +358 010 289 2001
 MANUAL FOR MULTIPURPOSE HEAD 175E

READ THE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE NISULA 175E

MULTIPURPOSE HEAD

This manual is important to read for also those who have previous knowledge
of forest machines.

Simple repairs and inspections you can make easily by yourself

If you’re not familiar with the structure or functions, ask for advice from the
manufacturer or salesman before committing repairs or maintenance.

Given values, i.e. weights, lengths etc. are instructional values and they may
vary according to settings, equipment etc.

All rights reserved. Settings, equipment, manuals etc. can be changed without
further notice.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRECAUTIONS

Instructions given in this chapter are to be obeyed always when using the
multipurpose head.

The instructions given in this chapter are to be obeyed always when

using the multipurpose head. In addition to these instructions, the
operator must obey the standing safety standards and the
combination of the multipurpose head and the base machine must
fulfill the safety requirements.

Obey also the orders of the base machine- and crane manufacturers.
The operator must also obey local regulations and work safety orders.

Before usage, familiarize yourself with the manual and the structure
of the machine.

Only trained / otherwise qualified personnel are allowed to use or

commit maintenance to the multipurpose head. Employer’s duty is to
make sure, that the personnel is qualified for maintenance and usage
of the head.

Adjust the seat, controls, armrests etc. as well as possible. Keep the
windows clean for maintaining a good line of sight.

When starting the machine, make sure that no-one is nearby the
crane or the head.

When starting the machine, grapples may close or open, the head
may tilt to felling or loading position, depending on the controls.

• The head is meant only for cutting and loading wood. All other means
of usage are absolutely forbidden!

• It is forbidden to be on top of the head or between the grapples and

cutting blade when the engine is running.

Check daily the condition of the hydraulic hoses and the parts in case
of any wearing. Make sure that the hydraulic hoses are correctly
placed.

If the operator notices a fault, damage or wearing compromising

safety, he must inform the supervisor / machine’s owner immediately

Well-equipped first aid kit must be readily available.

Parking the machine

Always park the machine in flat ground, place crane and the head for the place they are
meant to be (i.e. transport rack) or straighten the crane, open the grapple, tilt the head to
felling position and put the head down to a steady place, put brake on, turn the engine off
and switch off the main power.

All this is important because the valves of the crane are not absolutely tight, some oil can
flow to the tank and some unintentional movements of the crane can occur.
MAINTENANCE

The driver of the machine does the daily checking and lubrication.

If special maintenance, repairing and adjusting are needed, always contact the
manufacturer or the salesman.

Driver or owner must take care of the maintenance. Basic procedures are e.g.
tightening the bolts and screws.

If any other than original spare parts are installed to the head, the warranty
becomes void.

Always reserve a container for oil and other chemicals that can be hazardous to the
environment.

Always pay regard to environmental issues when committing maintenance or using

the head.

Maintenance / checkings

ITEM 10
hours
1 Greasing of the head’s joints G
2 Sharpness of the blade C
3 Blades attachment bolts tightness C

G = Greasing
C = Checking
MAINTENANCE

SAFETY AT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRING

Always work with patience and consideration when maintenancing and repairing
head. Avoid working alone.

Only trained or otherwise qualified personnel can do proper maintenance or

repairing.

Always read the safety instructions before maintenance.

Always stop the engine, activate emergency stop, switch the main power off and
take ignition key of the lock when applying maintenance, if otherwise not mentioned
(for example pressure measurement situation).

Use necessary safety equipment, e.g., safety gloves, safety glasses, helmet, safety
footwear and ear protection.

NEVER SHARPEN THE CUTTING BLADE WHEN ENGINE IS ON!

Always use safety gloves when working with the cutting blade.

If you are not familiar with the structure or functions of the head, always ask advice
from manufacturer before maintenance or repairing.

Never commit maintenance or repairs between the cutting blade and

grapples when engine is running. DANGER TO LIFE!

Applying maintenance or repairing of the head, always make sure that

anything will not turn the machine on. If engine starts, grapples
may move or the head may tilt, all depending on the controls.
DANGER TO LIFE!
MAINTENANCE

SAFETY AT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRING

Remove pressure from the hydraulic system before committing maintenance or

repairs.

Cleaning and greasing of the head is prohibited when the engine is running.

Use caution when opening the hydraulic connectors.

Make sure that you have all necessary instructions, manuals, tools and other
necessary equipment when applying the maintenance or repairing to avoid any
damage.

Do not use any loose clothes, hanging sleeves or belts or jewelry etc. when working
with the machine.

Always lock the head to loading position if maintenance or repairing has to be done
when the head is in loading position.

NEVER WELD OR GRIND THE HEAD IF YOU DO NOT HAVE APPROVED FIRE
EXTINGUISHER AVAILABLE.

DANGER-ZONE

Danger zone of the head is 50 meters. This minimizes the damage from falling trees.

Being near the head is forbidden when the engine is running. This minimizes possible
damage from starting functions.

The operator is responsible for the machine to not cause any physical injuries.

Before starting to work, make sure that no-one is inside the danger zone. Stop
working immediately if someone enters the danger zone.

When felling trees, observe the direction and speed of wind and the trees position.

Working near electric cables always poses a dangerous situation. Remember the
safety distances.
MAINTENANCE- AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

BASIC MAINTENANCE AND PRESSURE VALUES

The base machine’s hydraulic maintenance must be done according to the

instructions. Most common reasons for malfunctions are impurities in the hydraulic
system. Malfunctions caused by impurities appear as e.g. wearing and malfunctions.
Make sure, that in maintenance- or repair work no impurities get to the hydraulic
system and change the oil and the oil filters periodically. New hoses must be cleaned
before installation.

If the hydraulic functions become powerless, you should first check the amount of oil
in the hydraulic system and the base machine’s pump pressure. Low pressure may
be caused by e.g. oil leaks. Leaks can be caused by e.g. worn-out seals. The relief
valve may also leak. Check the pump pressures first.

Working pressure recommendation 180-200bar, maximum pressure 210bar!

USING THE MACHINE

Never touch the grapples or the cutting blade by hand when the engine is on.

If the operator leaves the proximity of the machine, the head must be supported
against the ground or lowered into a possible transport rack.

Never open connectors or other hydraulic parts if they are pressurised.

Head can affect the standing stability of the base-machine. Other affecting things are
sloping of the ground, quality of the terrain, position of the load or the crane etc.

If the felling has been started and the head cannot finish the procedure, the machine
must be moved outside the danger-zone, because the tree may fell and cause
serious damages. Never leave an “almost-felled” tree in the forest. When the head is
repaired/otherwise working, fell the tree.

Make sure that clothes or other hanging parts do not grab the handles when
entering/exiting the cabin.

Keep the cabin’s floor clean and free from loose objects.

Before entering road, make sure that the handles can move freely without problems.

When working with the machine, the operator is often alone. A cell phone is
recommended to keep with for safety reasons.

Use an approved extinguisher in the case of fire breaking out.

 WARRANTY POLICY

NISULA FOREST OY gives their 175E multipurpose heads the following warranty:

1. Warranty time is 6 months or 1000 hours. Warranty time ends when

other or both terms are fulfilled counting from the day the machine is
delivered to the owner. If the machine’s owner changes in the warranty
time, the warranty is void unless otherwise is agreed.

2. Warranty covers: raw material- and manufacturing faults, changing a

faulty part to a repaired or a new part according to our decision.

3. Warranty doesn’t cover:

o Common wearing parts like seals, hoses, couplings, blade etc.
o Damage caused by misuse
o Damage caused by not obeying maintenance instructions
o Damage caused by accidents
o Loss of income caused by demurrage days or other indirect
losses
o Work- and travel costs
o Freight/postage costs

4. Warranty procession requires:

o Customer to inform the salesman/manufacturer immediately
after the damage has occurred
o Customer to report how the damage occurred
o Customer to return the damaged parts to the
salesman/manufacturer immediately

The damaged part must be returned within 2 weeks from the new one
being delivered. Otherwise the part will be charged.

5. The warranty time of the replacement parts ends at the same time as
the warranty of the original head.

6. Other repairs and maintenance work are charged according to the

current price list.
 The tilt functions adjustment
All heads are adjusted in the testing phase to work with about 180bars. Depending of
the machine and pressure, it might be necessary to adjust the tilt valve for proper
operation of the tilt. See the guide below for instructions:

Open the nuts 1 and remove the

cover.

1
The screw 2 adjusts the pressure
needed for the head to tilt up (to felling
position), and the screw 3 adjusts the
2 pressure needed for the head to tilt
down (to loading position).

First, loosen the locking nut (L) for the

corresponding screw, and then adjust
the screw by turning it max 180
degrees at time, and then test the tilt’s
L operation.

The tilt is adjusted correctly when the

head starts tilting to felling position after
the grapple is fully opened.
Likewise, tilting to loading position must
not start until the grapple is fully closed.

3
By turning the adjustment screw clockwise (tightening) the tilting function needs more
pressure to actuate. If the pressure needed is too much, the head does not tilt fully or at all.

By turning the adjustment screw counter-clockwise (loosening) the tilting fuction needs less
pressure to actuate. If the pressure needed is too little, the head starts tilting too early.

After the adjustments have been made, tighten the locking nuts labeled L and reattach the
cover plate. Make sure, that the tightening doesn’t alter the adjustments screws position!
 NISULA 175E HOSES
Total length from middle to middle of the nuts
Hoses with JIC connectors

Code Item Size Layer Length Heads and direction Nut size Pcs
mm
E-1 From rotator to block 3/8" 2 350 JIC 9/16" direct - 3/8" banjo 6 1

V-4 From block to grapple cylinder rod side 3/8" 2 625 JIC 9/16" direct 6 1

MA-10 From block to tilt cylinder piston side 1/4" 2 350 JIC 9/16” direct - 90° 6 1

E-9 From rotator to grapple cylinder piston side 1/2" 2 580 JIC 7/8" direct - 1/2" banjo 10 1

E-11 From grapple cylinder to tilt cylinder rod side 1/4" 2 700 JIC 9/16" direct - 1/4" banjo 6 1
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01 W036820 - Mutteri - Nyloc DIN 985 ZN NM20 1
02 1529 - Tukiholkki 56mm 1
03 1527 - Tukiholkki 33mm 2
04 1524 - Tappi 1
05 1509 - Kaatosanka 1
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07 W041612 - Korialuslevy DIN 9021 ZN M12 13x 2
08 6650 - Pidätinruuvi DIN 913 12x55 2
09 15020 - Suoja 1
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11 W14728 - Rengassokka ZNC 8,0 1
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