Fransgard V-3004, Manual

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DANGER!
Read before operation this machine!
It is the owner’s responsibility to instruct all equipment operators and support personal in the operation of
winch.
WARNING!
1) Do not attempt to operate this winch
without proper training.
2) Do not operate this machine until the
owner’s manual has been completely read
and understood.
New owner’s manual are available from
your Dealer or the factory phone + 45 98
63 21 22
(North America: 514 654 6126). If the
warning decals become illegible, new
decals can also be ordered.
3) Keep hands, feet and clothing away from
power driven parts!
4) Ensure that the cable is in good
conditions before operating the winch. If
the cable breaks, parts of it can fly both
toward and away from the winch.
Ensure that all bystanders are out of
reach of the cable when the winch is
used.
5) Never handle cable without shutting of
power-take off!
6) Do not transport logs direct in the cable -
use the log towing bar.
7) This machine has been constructed to skid
and push together timber that has been
felled and is lying on the ground and may
not be used for other purposes. The
machine must not be used to pull vertical
trees or trees that are wedged or jammed,
as this is extremely dangerous.
8) Check moving parts. They should be
fastened in place, in good working
condition and all shields and guards must
be in place.
9) Familiarize yourself with the controls and
how to stop the winch and tractor in an
emergency.
10) Do not let children or incapable persons
operate the winch.
11) Do not wear loose clothing, loose sleeves,
neckties or long uncovered hair around
moving parts of machinery.
12) Park the winch and tractor on level ground
for winching.
13) Operate the winch from a control rope at
least 6 m. to the side of the machine.
Do not operate the winch from the tractor
seat.
14) Ensure that other people do not become
endangered when you are using the
winch.
15) Do not leave the tractor running
unattended.
16) Disengage the PTO an turn the tractor off
before you service the winch. Remove the
keys so the tractor cannot be started up
accidentally.
17) Use only original Fransgård replacements
parts, do not make any modifications.
18) Inform everyone who works with the winch
about risks and how they can avoid
accidents.
19) Stay alert! Do not operate when fatigued.
20) Do not winch at sideways angles
exceeding 30° (see drawing).
21) Failure to heed the warnings printed on
the winch or in the owner’s manual might
result serious injury or death.
22) The tractor should not be set in motion
without the “buttends” of the logs (that
have been winched) being raised off the
ground. If this is not done and an obstacle
hits the butt end of the log (s), then the
tractor may turn over and severe injuries
may result.