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The operator should control the winch from the safe area (5 m away from the winch).
The machine, load, wire rope or other objects which can get thrown towards the
winch in case of breakage of wire rope or other pulling means can pose a danger to
the operator. Tractor cabin is also considered as a safe operating spot, in case the
safety net is installed properly between the driver’s seat and the winch.
Winch operation from a close distance (up to 5 m) and operation outside of the
tractor cabin is permitted only if the area is secured with a dedicated protection.
Suitable and safe area for winch operation should be in an appropriate distance from
the tractor and the winch, for example behind the three.
In case you operate the winch using the remote control and walk besides the log
being pulled, you have to stay near the wire rope connecting point.
When pulling logs, the operator should follow the load parallel, near the wire rope
connecting point. When pulling branches and tree tops, the operator may follow the
load diagonally, behind the load (Figure 2a).
The winch operator must constantly observe the load being pulled. If the pulling
distance is not visible from his position, an assistant being in constant contact with
the operator must observe the load. The winch operator and assistant communicate
with previously agreed signs (Figure: 2b).
Special attention should be paid to proper and safe fastening of the load. The
assistant should not start with the fastening procedure, until he or she notifies the
tractor operator!
When working with wire rope, do not stay in the area between the load and the winch
and in the dangerous triangle between the winch, pulley and the load (Figure: 2c).
2a
Dangerous area
Obstacle
*
Safe operating spot when
using remote control
*
In case the obstacle is a tree, the operator has also
consider possible danger from falling dry branches.
1 2 3
1 - Pull
2 - Stop
3 - Wire Release
Unrecognized sign means STOP!!
2b
