Wallenstein FX Series, Operator'S Manual

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FX85, FX110, FX140
PTO Skidding Winch
Safety
Safety
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2. Safety
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol
This Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT !
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED !
The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important safety messages
on the Wallenstein product and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death! Follow the instructions in the safety
message
.
2.2 Signal Words
The signal words DANGER , WARNING and CAUTION determine
the seriousness level of the warning messages in this manual.
The appropriate signal word for each message in this manual
has been selected using the following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury. This signal word is to be
limited to the most extreme situations typically for machine
components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to
alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment protection with
personal safety messages, a signal word IMPORTANT indicates
a situation that if not avoided, could result in damage to the
machine.
2.3 Why is SAFETY important?
Three Big Reasons:
• Accidents Disable and Kill
• Accidents Cost
• Accidents Can Be Avoided
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of
your Wallenstein Log Skidding Winch. YOU must make sure that
anyone who is going to use, maintain or work around the winch
is familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and
related
SAFETY information contained in this manual.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices
not only protect you but also the people around you. Make
these practices a working part of your safety program. Be
certain that
EVERYONE using this equipment is familiar with
the recommended operating and maintenance procedures
and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
2.4 Safety Rules
• DO give operating instructions to
operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the machine.