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MHD56181 - Edition 1
SAFE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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 dangerous 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 of 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, check the winch for wear and damage.
Never use a winch that inspection indicates is worn or
damaged.
5.
Never lift a load greater than the rated capacity of the winch.
Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” section.
6.
Keep hands, clothing, etc., clear of moving parts.
7.
Never place your hand in the throat area of a hook or near
wire rope spooling onto or off the winch drum.
8.
Always rig loads properly and carefully.
9.
Be certain the load is properly seated in the saddle of the
hook. Do not tipload the hook as this leads to spreading and
eventual failure of the hook.
10. Do not “side pull” or “yard”.
11. Make sure everyone is clear of the load path. Do not lift a
load over people.
12. Never use the winch for lifting or lowering people, and never
allow anyone to stand on a suspended load.
13. Ease the slack out of the wire rope when starting a lift or
pull. Do not jerk the load.
14. Do not swing a suspended load.
15. Never suspend a load for an extended period of time.
16. Do not leave a load suspended when the winch is unattended
or not in use.
17. Pay attention to the load at all times when operating the
winch.
18. After use, or when in a non-operational mode, the winch
should be secured against unauthorized and unwarranted use.
19. The operator must maintain an unobstructed view of the load
at all times.
20. Never use the winch wire rope as a sling.
WARNING LABELS
Each unit is shipped from the factory with the warning labels
shown. If the labels are not attached to your unit, order new labels
and install them. Refer to the parts list for the part number. Labels
are not shown actual size.
