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DO’S AND DONT’S FOR SAFETY AND LONGER MACHINE WEAR
DANGER! WARNING!
DO:
Read the original manual before operation this machine!
It is the owner’s responsibility to instruct all equipment operators and support personnel in the
operation of winch
.
FOR OPERATING WINCH:
1) Keep hands, feet and clothing away from power driven parts!
2) Ensure that the cable is in good conditions before operating the winch. If the cable breaks, parts of
it can fly both toward and away from the winch.
Ensure that all bystanders are out of reach of the cable when the winch is used.
3) Never perform maintenance on the cable without shutting off the power-take off!
4) Check moving parts. They should be fastened in place, in good working condition and all shields
and guards must be in place.
5) Familiarize yourself with the controls and how to stop the winch and tractor in an emergency.
6) Park the winch and tractor on level ground for winching.
7) Operate the winch from a control rope at least 12 feet to the side of the machine.
8) Ensure that other people do not become endangered when you are using the winch.
9) Disengage the PTO an turn the tractor off before you service the winch. Remove the keys so the
tractor cannot be started up accidentally.
10) Inform everyone who works with the winch about risks and how they can avoid accidents.
11) Stay alert! Do not operate when fatigued.
12)
The tractor should never be set in motion without the “butt-ends” of the logs (that have been
winched) being raised off the ground. If this is not done and an obstacle hits the butt end of the log
(s), then the tractor may turn over and severe injuries may result.
13) Only use forestry chains, to tie the logs, never directly attach a cable around a log, since this put a
”kink” in the cable, and reduce its breaking load permanently.
14)
Never use wire rope slings
, since they cannot be locked into the tow bar while in transport, which
lowers the center of gravity and prevents tipping over, when going uphill or uneven ground.
15) Always pull the Green power cord sufficiently to ensure that the clutch engagement lever rests
against the stop. This ensures that full pressure will be exterted on the clutch, and full power will
be exerted in hauling in t
he logs. Otherwise, you could ”glaze” the or burn the clutch lining
