6.12 Winch Operation
Winch logs into the machine for processing
6.12.1 Winch Safety
WARNING!
Risk of machine roll over. Rope pull angle
must not exceed 25° from the center axis of the
machine. Exceeding that angle can subject the
machine to a tipping load and cause the machine
to roll over.
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WARNING!
Synthetic rope that fails under tension can snap
back with great force causing injury or death.
Avoid sudden jerks, quick starts or stops. Start
slowly and smoothly. Replace if kinked, badly
frayed, has knots, cuts, or broken strands.
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CAUTION!
Always make sure the area is clear of bystanders
when operating the winch. Never use the winch
to hold or secure loads.
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CAUTION!
Stay clear of the winch rope while winching.
Injury from entanglement or rope burn could
occur!
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IMPORTANT! The winch is designed to use synthetic rope.
Only use synthetic rope as a replacement. Using anything
else creates an unsafe work environment and voids the
warranty.
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Never stand in line with the path of a rope that is under
tension. If the rope breaks under tension, it can snap back
in an unpredictable direction with great force. The recoil
may cause injury or death to a person in its path.
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Always keep hands clear of the winch rope, hook loop,
hook, and fairlead opening during installation, operation,
and when spooling in or out. Never touch the winch rope or
hook while it is under tension or under load.
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Always use the winch strap or a choker chain to attach to a
log. The winch rope can be damaged if it is dragged under
the log (when a winch strap or choker chain is not used).
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Always make sure that the anchor you select can withstand
the load and the strap or chain cannot slip.
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Never engage or disengage the winch gear if the winch is
under load, winch rope is under tension, or the drum is
moving.
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For stability, make sure that the jacks are secure and the
machine is supported in a level position before winching.
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Do not winch across or down a slope; always winch up a
slope. Winching across or down a slope could cause the
log to roll resulting in crushing injuries.
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Before using the winch, check the rope condition. If the
rope is knotted, has broken strands, or sharp kinks, it may
break during operation. Replace the rope if it is damaged.
Do not touch the rope during operation.
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Do not allow anyone within 10 ft (3 m) of logs during
winching. Logs can roll in unpredictable ways.
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Wind in the rope under load. The rope does not wind in
correctly without a load.
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Always be aware of hazards when winching and moving
logs. Inspect the work zone for the following hazards:
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Objects along the winch route.
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Structures close to or in the work zone.
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Slopes or hills along the winch route.
Operating Instructions
WP845 / WP875
Trailer Firewood Processor
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