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GENERAL INFORMATION
About This Manual
This user manual is an integral part of the device and aims to
provide all the information needed for its safe and correct use
and proper maintenance.
This manual is for qualified operators (refer to the safety informa-
tion chapter for more information). Improper use of the device or
incorrect maintenance could cause severe damage or death.
Harken accepts no responsibility for damage, personal injury
or death caused by failure to observe the safety information
and instructions in this manual.
The manufacturer cannot be liable for damage, injury or
consequential loss resulting from installation or servicing by
unqualified personnel.
The manufacturer will also not be liable for damage, injury,
or consequential loss resulting from incorrect operation or
modification of the equipment.
Keep the manual in a safe place for future consultation. This
manual may be modified without notice. Updated versions are
available on www.HarkenIndustrial.com.
If there are instructions you do not understand, please
contact Harken.
Glossary and Symbols
Intended Use:
Use of the device according to the
information supplied in the instructions for use.
Improper Use:
Use of the device in a way different from that
indicated in the instructions for use.
Qualified Operator:
People who have attended specialized
training, courses, etc., and are qualified for using lifting
devices to the current regulations of the Nation in which the
device is used.
General User:
A person that uses the device for lifting loads.
Text preceded by the following symbols contains very
important information or instructions, especially in regard
to safety. Failure to observe these may lead to:
- danger for operators
- invalidity of the contract warranty
- refusal of the manufacturer to accept responsibility
- this indication denotes the existence of a potential hazard
- this indication precedes important information
regarding the machine
Risks
Activities involving the use of the HighTailer are inherently
dangerous. You are responsible for your own actions and deci-
sions.
Read and understand all instructions before use.
Get specific training on the HighTailer’s proper use.
Become acquainted with the HighTailer’s capabilities and
limitations.
Understand and accept the risks involved.
Failure to heed any of these warnings could result in severe
injury or death.
Overloading or dynamic load on the Harken HighTailer
may damage system.
Intended Use
This winch is designed to be used as an electrically powered,
rope-handling winch for lifting, lowering, and pulling loads
when mounted to a vehicle.
ONLY competent and properly trained employees should
operate the winch.
As with any piece of equipment, safe and effective operation
depends on the proper training of personnel. Each operator
should be properly trained by their employer regarding their
policies and procedures for hoisting, including proper rigging
procedures for the loads. Stop operation immediately and
secure the load in the event of a safety-related issue.
WARNING!
ROTATING PARTS - TRAPPING RISK
ALWAYS WEAR CLOTHING AND PROTECTIVE GLOVES
THAT ARE FORM FITTING. AVOID LOOSE GLOVES OR
CLOTHING AND ALWAYS FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
IN THE MANUAL.
WARNING!
HIGHTAILER WINCH
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