Wallenstein WP525, Operator'S Manual

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6.18.3 Position the First Log
WARNING!
The log stabilizer is heavy! Never attempt to
push a log through the log stabilizer opening by
hand. The log stabilizer could drop suddenly and
cause serious injury. Always use the appropriate
procedure and tools to push or pull a log through
the opening.
IMPORTANT! Stop winching when the hook reaches the
winch. If the operator is winching and the log is not moving,
it is possible that the rope is fully retracted. If the operator
continues winching, the end of the rope may pull off the
hook.
1. Winch the first log to the machine. Make sure that the log
does not catch on the front edge of the entry chute.
See
Figure 38 .
2. Winch the log up the entry chute to the log stabilizer.
3. Stop the winch and make sure that the log is stable.
4. Push the winch gear lever up to disengage the winch gear.
5. Slightly, pull the rope out of the winch by hand.
6. Detach the hook from the winch strap.
7. Move the winch strap to the far end of the log.
See
Figure 39 .
8. Pull out the winch rope and reattach the hook to the winch
strap.
9. Pull the winch gear lever down to engage the winch gear.
10. Winch the log through the log stabilizer to the log-length
guide.
For more information, see
Figure 40 on page 46 .
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Figure 38 –
Winch the first log to the machine
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Figure 39 –
Move the winch strap
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