Controls; Operation - Farmi Forest Corporation JL 351P Operation, Maintenance And Spare Parts Manual

CONTROLS

Get acquainted with the
controllers of the winch be-
!
fore the use, tests the stop-
ping functions of the winch
and the tractor and all other
WARNING!
functions. Each function has
to be in perfect condition.
PULLING OUT THE CABLE
• The cable can be freely drawn out if the drum
has not been locked with a latch.
WINCHING
• The winch is equipped with a clutch, which will
be used by the control rope. When the user
draws the control rope, the winch begings to
draw in the cable. Winching will stop when the
rope is released.
• The end of the cable drum is equipped with
a friction clutch, which slips, if the load is too
heavy. This prevents cable break or damages
if the load gets caught.
Control rope
JL 351P
Latch rope
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OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Read the operation
instructions before
!
operating this machine!
It is the owner's
responsibility to instruct all
WARNING!
equipment operators and
support personnel in the operation of this
winch.
1. Choose a horizontal, hard based skidding route
for the tractor. Avoid steep slopes,
especially when winching from the side. Check
that the winching trail is clear and that the
tractor's parking brake is on. Do not run the
tractor at a high idle when winching.
Maximum P.T.O speed is 540 rpm. Ensure that
the logs can be drawn freely. Be especially
careful when working on slopes.
Avoid winching sideways at angles exceeding
30 degrees. Use snatchblock which is fastened
2. The safest place for the operator is at the back
left side of the winch, allowing good visibility.
the working area.
3. The tractor must have a ROPS cab and front
end weights.
•
Avoid working in steep terrain. Ensure nothing
is blocking the path of trees.
• Avoid an unnecessarily strong pulls,
the tractor may roll over.
• Adjust the tractors rpm's according to the
conditions.
• Use a shield between the seat and the winch
(e.g. safety cab or protective screen) if you run
the winch from the tractor seat.
• Use agreed signals when working in groups.
4. When you use a light tractor, there is a very
big risk that the tractor will roll over. To avoid
that risk, you must add extra weight to the
front of the tractor.