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product name and code, wire length, serial and batch number plus
the date of manufacture.
General Safety Instructions
Users must consult AS/NZS 1891.4 for selection, use,
maintenance and training requirements and be competent in
the use of equipment before beginning any tasks requiring its
use. Users must read and understand the following warnings:
1.
Working at heights can be dangerous. If you use Ferno
equipment, you are responsible for learning and observing
safe techniques. Ferno Australia disclaims all liability for any
injury or loss arising from the use of this equipment when its
hardware, stitching or webbing is frayed, damaged or in any
way weakened by wear and tear.
2.
This product is specifically designed for height safety and
rescue purposes. It must not be used for other purposes.
3.
The product must be regularly inspected and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and
withdrawn from use if the product is deemed to be unsuitable
for continued use by a competent person.
4.
Do not make any alterations or additions to this product.
5.
Secure your lanyard assembly to an anchorage point that allows
you to carry out work tasks while also minimising your free-fall
distance. The maximum allowable free-fall distance is 2m.
6.
When making a connection to any point on a harness which
cannot be seen by the wearer, either make the connection
before donning the harness or have a second person make and
check the connection for the wearer.
7.
Always ensure any connections to a harness are checked before
use.
8.
Harnesses and lanyard assemblies should be removed from
service and destroyed if a fall has been sustained.
9.
Ensure the product is compatible with other items when
assembled into a system. Other combinations and components
not meeting these standards should not be used as they may
compromise the safe operation of the system.
10. Ensure the Operator is in good physical and mental health and
is trained and competent in the use of the device. The Operator
must employ all relevant PPE for the job prior to commencement
of working at height. PPE may include, but is not limited to a
harness, lanyard, helmet, gloves and appropriate foot wear.
11. Ensure you have a rescue plan in place prior to working at height
or confined space. A rescue plan is mandatory and all operators
within the team must be aware of it prior to commencing work.
Ferno Australia | 11 Johnstone Road, Brendale QLD 4500 | +61 7 3881 4999 | INFO@FERNO.COM.AU | FERNO.COM.AU
SAFETY INFORMATION
Do not use the APOD-WINCH20M beyond its specified
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limitations, or for any purpose other than that for which it
is intended.
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Ensure the compatibility of equipment used within the
system. Dangers may arise when the safe function of any
one item of equipment is affected by or interferes with
the safe function of another.
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Do not use your APOD-WINCH20M if any parts are
missing.
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Users to be trained in the correct use of this product.
Inspect before and after each use.
Read and understand instructions before use.
Ferno Australia | 11 JOHNSTONE ROAD, BRENDALE, QLD 4500 | FERNO.COM.AU
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