Operating and Maintenance Manual
15.3.4
Description of danger zones during use of the AUTOMATIC winch
The working area around the snow groomer and AUTOMATIC winch is divided into different danger
zones.
The diagram below shows the danger zones, and a list of which hazards occur in which danger zones.
Figure 116: Danger zones when using the AUTOMATIC winch (D) and when using with anchoring points (E)
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Danger Zones
Type of hazard when using the AUTOMATIC winch
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Pinch point hazard
Under the winch arm when tilted
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Risk of cut and amputation
Between cable and winder (outlet)
Between cable and cable guide rollers on the winch arm
Between cable and winder
Between cable and drum
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Risk of crush and entanglement
Cable winding drum
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Impact hazard
Against the winch arm
By cable whiplash
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Risk of rubbing or abrasion
Against the cable while winding/unwinding
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Risk of high-pressure fluid ejection
From hydraulic system
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Risks due to mass and stability (potential energy)
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