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2 GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Even if you are already familiar with Electric winches you must read this manual carefully to
acquire full knowledge of the machine and general precautions to be observed during
operation.
Pulling loads
Pulling loads ALWAYS entails a risk related to the possibility of the cable disconnecting,
even if it is managed properly.
An “intrinsically” safe device does NOT exist, in the same way that a worker does NOt
exist who, with the proper care can “always” avoid accidents. Therefore, DO NOT
underestimate the risks associated with the use of the machine and concentrate on the
work at hand.
Risks associated with using the machine
Despite the implementation of all the safety devices for safe use of the machine, it is
necessary to take note of all the requirements for the prevention of accidents reported in
various parts of this manual.
Risks associated with using the machine
Each person who is responsible for the use and maintenance of the machine should have first
read the instruction manual and in particular the chapter on safety.
Use of PPE
Before starting any type of work with the Winch, the operator must wear appropriate personal
protective equipment (PPE) such as crush resistant safety gloves and shoes.
1. Do not try to operate the machine at higher performance levels than those for which it
was designed,
in particular regarding the size of the load to be pulled.
In other
words, do not make demands of the Winch in excess of its maximum pulling capacity.
2. Use the Winch exclusively for pulling, and only in the manner and intended use described
in this instruction manual.
3. Before starting pulling operations, always check:
the efficiency and integrity of the machine, and in particular the hooks, the steel cable
and brake;
the strength and integrity of the support structure to which the machine is attached
(truss, means of transport, etc);
the perfect state of the electrical wiring, the functioning of the pull and release buttons.
4. Keep the work area tidy and free of clutter; untidiness causes accidents.
5. Make sure that children, unauthorized persons and animals are not allowed in the work
area.
6. Only work with good lighting.
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