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Further guidance on safe forestry rope work can be
found for example under:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/FCTG001.pdf/$FILE/
FCTG001.pdf
or
http://publikationen.dguv.de/dguv/pdf/10002/i-
8627.pdf
Fig. 1: Danger zone in case of failure of the anchor
or rope
Fig. 2: Danger zone in case of pulley failure (if
used)
Fuel and filling the tank
The EDER Powerwinch 500 is powered by a
4-stroke engine:
Attention
Engine can only run with unleaded gas
Do not use gasoline that has been stored longer
than two year.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions, creating the
potential for serious burns. Turn the ignition switch
to "OFF" (Fig. 10). Do not smoke. Make sure the
area is well-ventilated and free from any source of
flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a
pilot light. Never fill the tank completely to the top –
not over 3/4. If the tank is filled completely to the
top, heat may cause the fuel to expand and
overflow through the vents in the tank cap.
After refuelling, make sure the tank cap is closed
securely. If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank, wipe
it off immediately.
Engine oil
Use a 4-stroke automotive oil that meets or
exceeds the API service classification SJ, SL or
equivalent e.g. SAE 10W-30.
Before each use of the winch check the engine oil
level.
To avoid overfilling or underfilling, be sure the
engine is in a level position.
Fig. 3: Oil refilling
Slings and rope guide
The EDER Powerwinch 500 should be anchored to
a firm standing object (such as a tree) strong
enough to withstand at least a 1000 kg force,
using a round sling rated at least WLL 1000 kg (or
similar textile sling of the same strength) threaded
through the winch's anchor eye. The winch must
still be free to move (Fig. 4).
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