Safety
FX85, FX110, FX140
PTO Skidding Winch
Safety
8
• DO
always wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE). This equipment includes but is not limited to the
following:
-
A hard hat
-
Heavy gloves
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Hearing protection
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Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
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Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
• DO
set the machine in a Safe Condition before performing
any service, maintenance work, storage preparation,
or hooking up.
Safe Condition
involves performing the
following:
SAFE CONDITION
1.
Disengage the PTO.
2.
Set the parking brake.
3.
Turn tractor engine off. Remove the ignition key. Block
the tractor wheels.
4.
Make sure all components have stopped moving.
5.
Check winch rope is not under tension.
• DO
have a first-aid kit available for use
should the need arise and know how to
use it.
• DO
read and learn all safety signs located on the machine
before using, maintaining, adjusting or cleaning the winch.
• DO
inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• DO
have a fire extinguisher available for use
should the need arise and know how to use it.
• DO NOT
expect a person who has not read and understood
all use and safety instructions to operate the machine. An
untrained operator is not qualified and exposes himself
and bystanders to possible serious injury or death. It is
the owner's responsibility to the operator to make sure
familiarity and understanding of the machine.
• DO NOT
modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized
modification may impair the function and/or safety and
could affect the life of the equipment.
• DO NOT
allow riders during transport.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
2.5 Operating Safety
•
Understand the meaning of the safety signs on the
machine. Keep them clean. Replace them if they become
damaged.
•
Never operate this winch with guards or shields removed.
The manufacturer has designed this skidding winch to be
used with all its safety equipment properly attached, to
minimize the chance of accidents.
•
Read and understand the operator's manual before starting.
Review safety instructions annually.
•
Do not allow anyone within 20 ft (6 m) of machine or logs
during operation.
•
Stand at least 10 ft (3 m) to the side to activate the winch.
•
Do not touch or stand directly in line with rope during
operation.
•
Check rope condition before using winch. Rope can break
if it is kinked, corroded, knotted, or has broken strands.
Replace if damaged.
•
Never consume alcohol or take drugs that could hinder
alertness or coordination while operating this equipment.
Consult a doctor about operating this machine if taking
prescription medications.
•
Do not allow riders on this machine at any time. There is no
safe place for any riders.
•
Keep rear tractor wheels on level ground and lower winch
blade when winching to provide stability.
•
Do not exceed winching angle of more than 25° off center.
•
Always winch up a slope. It is not safe to winch down
slope. Logs could roll unpredictably. Do not winch across
a slope.
•
If the winch is equipped with a synthetic rope, always use
a choker chain. NEVER wrap the rope around the log or
hook the forged end back onto the rope. The rope can be
damaged and break.
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