Safety Instructions For Winches - Farmi Forest Corporation 61 Operation And Maintenance Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WINCHES

• Check that the wire cable is in good condition
before using the winch (check for corrosion, sharp
bends, breakage and thickness of strands). If a
cable snaps, it can whip towards the operator or
away from the winch.
• Operate the winch with a guide cable at least 2
meters away to the side of the machine. Do not
operate the winch from the tractor cabin unless
a safety net has been installed.
• When winching downhill, the pulling must be
done from the side using an additional idler.
• When winching on a hill, do not follow the load
from below.
• Side-winching must not be done at angles of
more than 30 degrees.
• It is extremely dangerous to be in the space bet-
ween a load attached to the wire cable and the
winch.
• Check that all bystanders are at a safe distance of
at least 15 meters whenever the machine is run-
ning. Place warning signs on approaching roads.
• Never touch the wire cable by hand during
winching.
• The maximum load must be adjusted to condi-
tions.
• Check that the winching chains are carefully at-
tached. Do not attach the wire cable directly to
the load.
• The safety coefficient must be 2.5 for cable-type
fasteners and 2 for chain-type fasteners.
• Disconnect the transmission before examining
the machine in the case of any faults.
• Ensure the wire cable is as short as possible during
transport.
• The winch may only be used for winching and
hauling. Do not use the winch for lifting loads.
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