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Strictly perform installation, set-up, maintenance, cleaning
and transportation of your winch with the power switched off
and all moving parts motionless against accidental operation.
The user shall strictly comply with these operation, set-up, mainte-
nance, repair and trouble-shooting instructions in order to assure safe
operation and no damages to the equipment. Moreover we recom-
mend to let the machine be run only and strictly by trained and skilled
staff who must be familiar with the applicable occupational safety and
health administration rules as well as applicable transportation rules.
Qualified operators shall be familiar with all risks and harzards rela-
ted to use and operation as well as best practices. Incorrect use of the
saw can cause serious injury or death.
No person under school leaving age should operate a circular saw.
Those who have reached school leaving age but are below the age of
18 may operate a circular saw if supervised by a competent person of
18 years or over. The machine shall be installed and kept in a suitable
location selected by the customer for safest operation.
The machine shall be installed and kept in a suitable location selected
by the customer for safest operation.
The working area around the machine must be kept as clear as pos-
sible from surrounding obstacles and slippery foundation floors should
be duly treated (do not use saw dust or wood ash for this purpose).
Make sure that the equipment stands on a safe stable foundation.
Also make sure to comply with the following provisions:
• Due and proper illumination of the working site must be provided at all times.
• Set up the machine on a firm surface and ensure that a wide but confined
area is available around the machine assuring maximum working freedom.
• Mind all operation sings and warning labels on the winch and comp-
ly with the instruction given herein.
• Operators must wear steel toe safety shoes, working protective
gloves, protective helmet and snug-fitting, tear-resistant work cloths.
• It very dangerous and strictly prohibited to sit/stand on the winch
while transporting it.
• Never leave the forestry winch unattended with the running motor.
• Before switching power on and putting the winch to work make sure
that there are no bystanders in the dangerous area and that you
have good and clear visibility on the work area.
• Provide due and correct mounting of the winch.
• Make sure to comply with driving speed requirements for the specific
road conditions. Use caution when changing direction or turning while
winching uphill, downhill or across slopes.
4. SAFETY
