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8. SAFETY USE
1. To install and use this equipment should consider safety as the first principle.
2. This equipment must be operated by a qualified worker with knowledge in Industrial safety.
3. When the machine is in use, the staff cannot use the framework hook , lifting platform for other work or remain under the
equipment or load.
4. Do not repair or modify this equipment without authorization of Prowinch . Replacement parts and service must be
performed in Prowinch.
5. This equipment must be operated with empty load before using each time, to check the following actions:
a. Whether the switch is flexible, the control switch coincides with the operation of the equipment, lifting and lowering
the load, and can be stopped at any time.
b. Whether there are unusual noises while operating.
c. Whether the wire or/and chain has any visual damage. If there is damage, please stop the operation and change it
immediately to guarantee safety.
d. Never operate winch with less than three (3) wraps of rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum,
as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a load.
e. Whether the fastener of every position of machine becomes flexible.
6. Please use according to this instructions and recommendations. Also follow the recommendations for voltage and rate
load. Never exceed equipment or rope rated capacity.
7. Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling winch rope.
8. Never use winch as a winch or to suspend a load.
9. Do not apply the load to the tip of the hook or to the hook latch.
10. Do not keep hanging loaded objects for long periods of time.
11. Do not use the equipment to lift or move people.
12. While changing the steel wire rope, must pay attention to the head of steel wire rope.
13. Attention: the motor duty type of this electric winch is S3-25% 20min (one duty cycle is 20 minutes, work for five
minutes, let the equipment rest for 15 minutes).
Safety Use