Wallenstein FX110R, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R
PTO Skidding Winch
Safety
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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 cable
during operation.
• Check cable condition before using winch. Cable
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.
• Do not operate on hillsides or when working area is
cluttered, wet, muddy or icy to prevent slipping and
tripping.
• Keep all components of PTO systems shielded and
guarded.
• Regularly test driveline guards by spinning or
rotating them to make sure they have not become
stuck to the shaft.
• Disengage the PTO and shut off the tractor before
dismounting to clean, repair, service, or adjust
machinery.
• Walk around tractors and machinery rather than
stepping over a rotating shaft.
• Do not exceed a safe travel speed when
transporting.
2.6 Equipment Safety Guidelines
• Keep all shields in place. If shield removal
becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield
prior to use.
• Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs are indicated in this manual on page 13.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
• Never exceed the limits of the machine. If its ability
to do a job is in question, or to do so safely –
STOP !
2.7 Safety Training
•
Safety is a primary concern in the design and
manufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our
efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped
out by a single careless act of an operator or
bystander.
• The best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator—we
ask you to be that kind of an
operator. It is the operator's
responsibility to read, understand
and follow ALL safety and
operation instructions in the
manual. Review Safety Sign
Explanations on page 13 .
• Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead
to careless injuries. Read this manual before
assembly or using the machine to acquaint
yourself with it. If this machine is used by any
person other than yourself, or is loaned or rented,
it is the machine owner's responsibility to make
certain that prior to using, the operator:
- reads and understands the owner's manual
- is instructed in safe and proper use of the
equipment
- understands and knows how to perform the
Safe Condition procedure