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2012 by Huchez Treuils S.A.S.
Translation of the original instructions manual
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1 - Conditions of use
All users must read the set-up instructions carefully before using the product for the first time. These instructions
should enable the user to familiarise themselves with the winch and use it to its full capacity. The set-up instructions
contain important information about how to use the winch safely and correctly. Compliance with these instructions
helps to avoid danger, reduce repair costs, reduce stoppage time and improve the reliability and service life of the
winch. The instruction manual must always be available in the place where the winch is being used. In addition to the
set-up instructions and regulations concerning the prevention of accidents, the work safety and professional
regulations in force in each country must also be respected.
This equipment is governed by European regulations and more specifically Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, EMC
Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC, as well as the EN 14492/1 standard.
These winches are designed to move loads using a suitable steel rope. They have been designed to perform lifting and
pulling operations within the defined load capacity limit and with safety factor 5 (static against sudden failure).
For use in lifting, the European regulation makes certain equipment obligatory, such as a limit switch system and,
for loads of 1,000 kg or more, a load limiter.
The operator must check the presence of this equipment (available as an option from the manufacturer) before
using the product for lifting purposes.
The capacity indicated on the winch corresponds to the maximum capacity of use (MCU); in no event should this
capacity be exceeded.
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HIS WINCH CAN UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE
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Do not begin moving the load until you have attached it correctly and checked that all personnel are outside the
danger zone.
Before use, the operator must always check that the machine, rope, hook, markings and moorings are in good
working order.
The operator must check that the load is attached in such a way that the winch, the rope and the load place neither
the operator nor any other person is in danger.
The winches can be used at ambient temperatures ranging from -10°C to +50°C. Please consult the manufacturer in
the event of extreme conditions of use.
Important: In the event of an ambient temperature below 0°C, the brake must be tested to ensure that there are no
operating faults resulting from the freezing conditions.
The data concerning the heat-resistance of the steel rope and its fastenings must be available on request from the
manufacturer and must be respected.
HUCHEZ cannot accept any liability for the consequences resulting from the use or installation of equipment not
provided for in the present instructions or for the consequences of removal, modification or replacement of original
parts or components with parts or components from other sources without the written agreement of HUCHEZ.
The use of winches requires strict compliance with the accident prevention and safety measures in force in the
country where they are used.
YOU MUST ALSO RESPECT THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY.
2 – Safety instructions
Before using the equipment, check that there are no causes of overloading such as: adhesion to the ground, suction,
jamming, etc. of the load.
As the operator of the winch, you are responsible for your own safety and the safety of your colleagues in the work
zone of the machine.
The operator must respect all the following safety information, without exception, concerning the handling and
operation of the winch as well as the references to other sections of this instruction manual. Failure to comply with
these instructions increases the level of risk.
