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Proper Mulching Techniques and Hazard Awareness

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Disc Mulcher or Drum Mulcher -Which is better for forestry work and land clearing

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This step demonstrates the practical application of the disk mulcher and highlights crucial operating techniques and potential hazards. The ideal technique for mulching a tree involves approaching it at a 45-degree angle, with the mulcher disk about 6 feet off the ground, and slowly moving forward. The mulcher's rotation and teeth are designed to pull the tree into the attachment, rather than the operator forcing it. After the main tree is mulched, the disk can be lowered to grind the remaining stump. The video shows a mulcher designed for 9-inch wood encountering a 20-inch log, resulting in a jam. This illustrates the importance of understanding the equipment's capacity. A critical safety warning is given: never exit the cab while the mulcher is still rotating, as the stored energy in the disk can keep it spinning for several minutes, creating a severe safety risk.

Goal: Learn safe and effective operating procedures for a disk mulcher.

Tools and materials

  • ASV RT-120 — Demonstrating mulching operation
  • Quick Attach Disk Mulcher Quick Attach — Mulching trees and stumps
  • Trees and Logs N/A — Material to be mulched

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think Xander's excited. I like Look at Look at the look on his face. [Music] That thing bounce. That bounces just from the weight of the attachment, doesn't it? So, when you have one of these without an attachment, they do wheelies. And when you have one of those, it does endo. [Music] up here. Stay way back. I'm afraid that chain can break. Okay. We're not exactly doing what's uh factor recommended here, I'm certain. [Applause] We definitely got that jammed up. [Applause] That is not good. That's not good. When the ASB forestry guy comes out and says, "That is not good." [Laughter] That's probably one of the worst jams you've seen, isn't it? It is the worst jam I've seen. It's not budging. And we got 12,000lb hammer going here. So, only at my place, guys. Only at my place. Hey, Buck. Do you think that 24in log we could take down? Let's try. Well, I think we answered that one. So, plan A didn't work quite the way we wanted it to. Plan B didn't work quite the way we wanted it to. Plan C we haven't created yet.

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