Allied H12E, Service Manual

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Safety Summary
General Safety Notices
The following pages contain general safety warnings
which supplement specific warnings and cautions
appearing elsewhere in this manual. All electrical and
hydraulic equipment is dangerous. You must thoroughly
review and understand the Safety Summary before
attempting to operate, troubleshoot or service this winch.
The following symbols and terms are used to emphasize
safety precautions and notices in this manual:
The “DANGER” symbol indicates a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in serious injury or death.
Carefully read the message that follows
to prevent serious injury or death.
T h e “ WA R N I N G ” s y m b o l a p p e a r s
wherever incorrect operating procedures
or practices could cause serious injury
or death. Carefully read the message that
follows to prevent serious injury or death.
The “CAUTION” symbol appears where a
hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor to moderate injury
and equipment damage.
NOTICE
This signal word alerts to a situation that
is not related to personal injury but may
cause equipment damage.
NOTE: …
The term “NOTE” highlights operating
procedures or practices that may improve
equipment reliability and/or personnel
performance.
NOTE: All possible safety hazards cannot
be foreseen so as to be included in this
manual. Therefore, you must always
be alert to potential hazards that could
endanger personnel and/or damage the
equipment.
Safety Regulations
Each country has its own safety legislation. It is in the
operator’s own interest to be conversant with these
regulations and to comply with them in full. This also
applies to local bylaws and regulations in force on a
particular worksite.
Should the recommendations in this manual deviate from
those in the user’ country, the national regulations should
be followed.
Operation, Inspection, and Maintenance Warnings
Obey the following cautions and warnings
before using your winch to avoid equipment
damage, personal injury or death.
• Do not operate the winch unless your are authorized
and trained to do so.
• Do not operate the winch unless the vehicle is
equipped with a screen to protect the operator if
the wire rope breaks.
• Read, understand, and follow the operating,
inspection, and maintenance instructions in this
manual.
• Do not use the control levers for hand holds when
entering or leaving the vehicle.
• Do not permit other people near the control area
when you inspect or repair a machine.
• Never inspect, repair, or perform maintenance on
a machine that is in motion.
Safety Summary