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All winch protective devices (protective nets, covers, etc.) must be properly
installed, and should never be changed before operation!
Replace a damaged cable or plug immediately.
Use PTOs with a proper transfer power (min. 25 kW) with undamaged
protection! The PTO shaft must be properly protected.
The load capacity of the attachments (e.g.: forestry chain, hook, slider) and
fastening (e.g.: snatch block, load belt) gear must be in accordance with the
traction force of the winch.
Damaged attachments and fastening tools must be replaced immediately!
Pulling ropes must be strong enough and in accordance with the data on the
winch type plate and the winch specifications. The minimum wire rope
breaking force must be at least twice as high as the maximum pulling power
of the winch.
A damaged pulling rope must be replaced immediately!
Use pulling ropes of an appropriate length (See section: Technical data)!
Wire rope must always be wound tightly on the drum (See section: Coiling
the wire rope tightly onto the drum).
The drive machine (e.g. tractor) to which the winch is connected must be in
perfect technical condition. We recommend that the machine is adequately
equipped (e.g.: additional cab protection, chassis protection) for forestry
work.
The drive machine must have an adequate tyre tread depth that complies
with the applicable law and traffic regulations. Install snow chains, if
necessary. The use of snow chains on slippery, snowy, or icy terrain is
mandatory.
Use personal protective equipment (protective clothing, gloves, forestry
shoes, helmet)!
Working with the winch is challenging and dangerous, therefore it requires full
concentration and vigilance. For the safe performance of the required work,
observe the following instructions:
Always connect and disconnect the winch on a level and hard surface.
Prior to pulling and during the use of the winch, the operator must ensure
that no people or other objects are present in the working area.
The winch operator must be careful not to fully unwind the pulling rope
under load. There must be enough rope to make at least five more rotations
(except in dangerous situations).
The operator must observe the load at all times during pulling. If the
operator cannot observe the entire pulling path from the seat, the load must
be observed by an assistant with whom the operator is in constant contact.
The assistant communicates with the operator with previously agreed signs
(see picture below).
2.2. SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .
2.3. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE WORK .
