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SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8. Check that the hook latches are engaged before using.
9. When using two winches on one load ensure that each
winch has a rated capacity equal to or more than the load.
This provides adequate safety in the event of a sudden load
shift.
10. Never place your hand in the throat area of a hook or in the
vicinity of the wire rope as it spools onto the drum.
11. Position load correctly. Do not attach load on hook except
in a straight pulling line. Do not “side pull” or “yard”
12. Keep hands, clothing, etc., clear of moving parts.
13. Do not force a hook into place by hammering.
14. Be certain the load is properly seated in the saddle of the
hook.
15. Do not pull the load on the tip of the hook.
16. Never run the wire rope over a sharp edge. Use a sheave.
17. Pay attention to the load at all times when operating the
winch.
18. Make sure all people are clear of the load path.
19. Never use the winch for lifting or lowering loads and never
allow anyone to stand on a moving load.
20. Ease the slack out of the wire rope when starting a pull.
21. Never weld or cut on a load held by the winch.
22. Do not operate winch if jamming, overloading, or binding
occurs.
23. After use or when in a non-operational mode, the winch
should be secured against unauthorized and unwarranted
use.
24. Always rig loads properly and carefully.
25. Do not operate the winch with the guard removed or
improperly installed.
The following warnings and operating instructions have been
adapted in part from American National (Safety) Standard
ASME B30.7 and are intended to avoid unsafe operating
practices which might lead to injury or property damage.
Ingersoll-Rand recognizes that most companies who use
winches have a safety program in force at their facility. In the
event that some conflict exists between a rule set forth in this
publication and a similar rule already set by an individual
company, the more stringent of the two should take precedence.
Safe Operating Instructions are provided to make an operator
aware of unsafe practices to avoid and are not necessarily
limited to the following list. Refer to specific sections in the
manual for additional safety information.
1. Only allow personnel trained in safety and operation on this
winch to operate and maintain this product.
2. Only operate a winch if you are physically fit to do so.
3. When a “DO NOT OPERATE” sign is placed on the
winch, or controls, do not operate the winch until the sign
has been removed by designated personnel.
4. Before each shift, the operator should inspect the winch for
wear or damage.
5. Never use a winch which inspection indicates is worn or
damaged.
6. Do not use winch if hook latch has been sprung or is
broken.
7. Only pull loads less than or equal to the rated capacity of
the winch. Refer to the “SPECIFICATIONS” section and
the nameplate attached to the winch.