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1. Be certain equipment (boom, sheave blocks, pen-
dants, etc.) is either lowered to the ground or
blocked securely before servicing, adjusting or
repairing the hoist.
2. Be sure personnel are clear of the work area
BEFORE
operating the hoist.
3. Read all warning and caution tags provided for safe
operation and service of the hoist, and become
familiar with the operation and function of all con-
trols before operating the hoist.
4. Inspect rigging and hoist at the beginning of each
work shift. Any defect should be corrected immedi-
ately.
DO NOT
operate a hoist with any defect.
5. Keep all equipment in good operating condition.
Perform scheduled servicing and adjustments
defined in the "Preventive Maintenance" section of
this manual.
6. An equipment warm-up procedure is recommended
for all start-ups, and is essential at ambient temper-
atures below +40°F (+4°C). Refer to the "Warm-Up
Procedure" listed in the "Preventive Maintenance"
section of this manual.
7.
DO NOT
exceed the maximum pressure or flow
stated in the hoist specifications found in the specif-
ic hoist sales brochure. Damage to the hydraulic
components and/or hoist gearing can occur.
8. Operate the hoist with the proper line speeds to
match the job conditions.
9. Protective gloves should be worn when handling
wire rope.
10.
NEVER
attempt to handle the wire rope when the
hook end is not free. Keep all body parts and cloth-
ing clear of cable rollers, cable entry area of fair-
leads, sheaves and the cable drum.
11. When winding wire rope onto the hoist drum,
NEVER
attempt to maintain tension by allowing the
wire rope to slip through the hands. Always use the
"Hand-Over-Hand" technique.
12.
NEVER
use wire rope with broken strands. Replace
wire rope that is damaged. Refer to the wire rope
user's manual or supplier information for further
information.
13.
DO NOT
weld on any part of the hoist without the
approval of PACCAR Winch Engineering.
14. See recommended hydraulic oil and gear lubricant.
15. Keep your hydraulic system clean and free from
contamination at all times.
16. Use the correct anchor for the wire rope style and
size, and to match the pocket in the drum.
17.
DO NOT
use knots to secure or attach wire rope to
the hoist drum or load.
18. The Braden designed wire rope anchors are
NOT
designed to support the full rated load.
ALWAYS
maintain a minimum of five (5) wraps of wire rope on
the cable drum. It is recommended that the last five
(5) wraps of wire rope be painted bright red or
orange to serve as visual reminder.
19. Never attempt to clean, oil or perform any mainte-
nance on a machine with the engine or prime mover
operating, unless instructed to do so in this manual.
20.
NEVER
operate the hoist controls unless you are
properly positioned at the operator's station, are
properly trained and are sure personnel are clear of
the work area.
21. Assure that personnel who are responsible for hand
signals are clearly visible, and that the signals to be
used are thoroughly understood by everyone.
22. Ground personnel should stay in view of the opera-
tor and clear of the hoist drum and load at all times.
DO NOT
allow ground personnel near any wire rope
under tension. A safe distance of 1½ times the work-
ing length of the wire rope should be maintained.
23. Install guarding to prevent personnel from getting
any part of the body or clothing caught at a point
where the cable is wrapped onto the drum, or drawn
through guide rollers or other potential "pinch
points".
GENERAL SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS
Safety of operators and ground personnel is of prime concern. Always take the necessary precautions to ensure
safety of others as well as yourself. To ensure safe operation, the prime mover and hoist must be operated with
care and concern for the equipment and a thorough knowledge of the machine's performance capabilities and lim-
itations. The following recommendations are offered as a general safety guide. Local rules and regulations will also
apply.
