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Operation - 10" Backsaver Auger
AUGER OPERATION
Manual Hopper And Winch
Winch Operation
Move the winch handle counterclockwise (towards
the hitch) to raise the lift boom cable (wind cable).
Move the handle clockwise (away from the hitch) to
lower the boom cable (unwind cable).
ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
To prevent injury to fingers and hands:
•
Keep hands clear of winch during operation.
CUT HAZARD
To prevent injury to fingers and hands:
•
Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling
a wire rope and operating the winch.
• Never guide the cable with your hands.
• Never let wire rope slip through your hands.
• Frayed, kinked or damaged wire rope must be
replaced immediately.
• Always stand clear of wire rope and hopper
during operation.
• Always stand clear and keep others away during
operation.
• Never touch wire rope or hook while in tension or
under load.
• Never touch wire rope or hook during winching
operation.
Always maintain a minimum of three wraps of cable
on the drum of the winch.