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900012 Rev. 01 | 09.2017
Safety instructions
Capstan winch 1800, 1200, 400
EN
The manufacturer is not liable for damage to the machine or for
personal injuries that result from improper use.
Qualification of personnel
The capstan winch may only be operated, maintained and serviced by
persons who have been familiarised with the machine and the asso
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ciated hazards by reading this manual.
Persons who commission, operate, use or service the capstan winch,
or who independently rectify simple faults, must not be under the
influence of alcohol, other drugs or medication which could impair
their reactions. Furthermore, they must not be affected by fatigue.
Persons under the age of 18 must not be employed on the capstan
winch. However, it is permissible to allow persons over 16 years of
age to perform such work under the supervision of a qualified person
where this is required to achieve a training objective.
You must observe these points
General safety instructions
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It is essential to follow the instructions in this manual to avoid
hazards and material damage.
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Observe the relevant accident prevention regulations as well as the
other generally accepted safety, occupational health and road traffic
regulations.
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Only perform servicing, set-up, maintenance and cleaning work, as
well as transport of the machine with the motor switched off and
the tool at a standstill.
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Only operate the capstan winch with the protective equipment and
safety devices fitted or intended by the manufacturer.
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Never leave the capstan winch unattended when in operation.
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Wear a hairnet to cover long hair when working with the capstan
winch.
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Only use suitable tools for maintenance and set-up work.
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Set down the required tools so that they are immediately at hand.
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Make sure that the required tools do not get in your way.
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Before all pulling operations, always ensure that the capstan winch
and the necessary tools are in faultless condition.