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BGU FSW 4.5 M Original Instruction Manual

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Original Instruction Manual
Carefully read these instructions
before starting and using your log winch!
Mechanical Logging Winch
- Set-up & installation
- Use
- Maintenance
- Accessories
FSW 4.5 M / 5.5 M
Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH
99734 Nordhausen, Helmestraße 94
Service Tel. 0 36 31 / 62 97 104 • Fax 0 36 31 / 62 97 111
Internet: www.bgu-maschinen.de
e-mail: info@bgu-maschinen.de
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  • Page 1 Original Instruction Manual Carefully read these instructions before starting and using your log winch! Mechanical Logging Winch FSW 4.5 M / 5.5 M - Set-up & installation - Use - Maintenance - Accessories Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH 99734 Nordhausen, Helmestraße 94 Service Tel.
  • Page 2 This statement of compliance does not apply to customer modifications of the equipment without manufacturer’s written approval. The manufacturer shall not be responsible for such modified equipment and machines. Logging winch Machine type:: Mechanical FSW 4.5 M / 5.5 M Models: Production No.: see model label Applicable European Standards:...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    List of contents Seite General information ....................4 Delivery and transport claims ....................4 Safety pictograms and warning labels ..............5 Safety rules ....................6/7 About PTO ....................8 Operation .......................... 8 PTO shaft requirements ..................8 Connecting the winch to the tractor ..................8 Connecting the winch to the tractor..................

  • Page 4: General Information

    User's manual 1. General information Dear customer, Thank you very much for your trust and preference in choosing our equipment and joining the number of our best customers in the world. We are confident that our equipment will be up to all your expectations and assure you a long lasting quality and performance.

  • Page 5: Safety Pictograms And Warning Labels

    6. Identification label „Product identification“ This label shows the company details of the manufacturer and the main machine technical data. 7. Identification label „BGU-Maschinen” manufacturer’s logo 8. Operator's safety label „Wear steel-toe safety shoes” Seite 5...

  • Page 6: Safety Rules

    3. Safety rules Strictly perform installation, set-up, maintenance, cleaning and transportation of the winch with the power switched off and all moving parts motionless and secured against accidental operation. The user shall strictly comply with these operation , set-up, maintenance, repair and trouble-shooting instructions in order to assure safe operation and no damages to the equipment.
  • Page 7 - CAUTION: it is very dangerous to stand in front of a tree to be felled and winched away. (Figu- re 1) ( Figure 1) ( Figure 2) - Winching with a pulley originates a three-sides dangerous area where none is allowed to stand during winching operations.

  • Page 8: About Pto

    4. About PTO • Use only and strictly CE approved drivelines duly connected and secured in compliance with manufacturer’s instructions. • Never use a PTO driveline without safety shield or with a damaged guard. • Make sure that the shield is of the correct size and length for the drive shaft and is duly mounted on it. •...

  • Page 9: Connecting The Winch To The Tractor

    5.3 Positioning the drawbar to the PTO shaft The length and height of a tractor drawbar may need to be adjusted to ensure that the PTO driveline does not compress or separate during operation. To make this adjustment: • Mount the winch to the tractor! •...

  • Page 10: Checking The Wire Rope Quality

    5.4.1 Checking the rope quality • Stricly use brand new ropes. • Make sure to use ropes of approved quality, suitable strength and compliant to the specifications on the identification label. • Do not use longer ropes than instructed in the technical specifications of this manual. 5.4.2 Spooling the wire rope Completely spool the rope making sure to wind tightly and evenly onto the drum and avoiding both over- winding and underwinding.

  • Page 11: Settings

    Even at consistent power ratings, the pull force of the winch still depends on the length of the remaining rope spooled onto the drum. The maximum pull force is obtained with the first rope coils on the drum. The pull force decreases as the rope winds up on the drum. The skidding speed is inversely proprotional to the pull force and reaches the peak speed as the rope is fully spooled onto the drum.

  • Page 12: Brake

    5.6.3 Brake engaged disengaged CAUTION: tripping of the brake lever occurs when the clutch lever is engaged with the brake lever still in its left-hand position. The brake is engaged by means of a nut (3) and a nut (4). When the brake is engaged the lever (1) shifts into its position EIN (Fig.

  • Page 13: Stretching Of The Drive Chain

    6.6.4 Stretching of the drive chains After the first operation hours you possibly experience some extent of release of the drive chain that will then need to be restretched. Stretching is accomplished by first removing the safety guard on it (Pos.1 - Fig. 9). Then slightly realease the fixation screws on the mount (Pos.
  • Page 14 Trouble de- Possible origings Remedies scription Wrong rope length See technical specification Wrong clutch setting Reset the clutch Winch is not pul- Oil on clutch discs Clean the clutch lining or replace clutch ling enough  Worn-out clutch lining Damaged winch drive Replace damaged parts ...

  • Page 15: Visual And Functional Tersting Before First Use

    5.7.1 Check-list of visual controls before start-up • Check for tightness of all screws and nuts. • Check for visual mechanical damages of the winch construction. • Make sure all safety pins are safely in place. • Check for PTO shaft correct installation and connection and make sure that safety shield and chains are duly in place.

  • Page 16: Technical Specifications

    7. Warranty All BGU machines are covered with warranty terms in accordance with the law. Customers should promptly notify the manufacturer eventual material or production claims on their detection. While asking for warranty service, customer should show copy of their purchase invoice or receipt.

  • Page 17: Spare Parts List

    FSW 4.5M, Spare parts list Welded steel construction Shaft with sprocket wheel Drive housing Main axle Sprocket wheel with clutch Grooved ball bearing (Conrad type) 6208 2RS Rope drum Grooved ball bearing (Conrad type) 6208 2RS 1 Lockwasher MB08 Brake band Spacer sleeve Nut M40 to DIN KM08 Thrust spring...
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  • Page 20: Warranty For New Wire Ropes

    9. Operation tips for new winches Before putting your new winch to work make sure to read the user's ma- nual and get familiar with all operation and safety instructions contained in the manual. • Spool the rope off making sure to leave 3 to 4 coils on the drum •...
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  • Page 24 Südharzer Maschinenbau GmbH 99734 Nordhausen, Helmestraße 94 Service Tel. 0 36 31 / 62 97 104 • Fax 0 36 31 / 62 97 111 Form: 871.29.12.2009 - Rev. C Internet: www.bgu-maschinen.de Form: 872.29.12.2009 - Rev. C e-mail: info@bgu-maschinen.de Seite 24...

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