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Instructions for use FORESTRY WINCH 85MR Instructions for safe work Spare parts list THE MANUFACTURER: Valid from serial number: Uniforest d.o.o. 85MR 11614000224 Latkova vas 81d 3312 Prebold www.uniforest.si...
GENERAL Dear customer! We would like to congratulate you for the purchase of our machine. The hydraulic forestry winch is a forestry machine with a modern design and a construction which enables efficient and safe work in the woods. Work in the woods can only be safe if you observe the instruction for safe use.
2. Intended use The machine is designed exclusively for normal work in the woods. Any other use is considered as unintended. This winch can only be used for pulling loads on the ground. manufacturer is not liable for any damage resulting from inappropriate use. In this case, the user takes all responsibility.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When working with the winch you need to observe the safety instructions! In order to prevent accidents carefully read and observe the following instructions: 1. General: 1. Apart from the instructions in this user manual you should also observe all general safety and accident preventing regulations.
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16. Check mounting bolts regularly. 17. Before use the winch must be visually inspected. At least once a year, the winch must be inspected by a professionally qualified person. 18. During any work on the winch you must turn the tractor off. 19.
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30. The winch operator must continuosly observe the load during the tow. If this is not possible due to the configuration of the terrain, the assistant should help. 31. The tractor to which the winch is connected to must have a minimum tyre profile which still meets the traffic regulations.
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Oscillating rope Tow rope Torn–off pulley Triangle area Pulley Danger area Tree Figure 6 Figure 7 CARDAN SHAFT 1. Only use such cardan shafts which are recommended by the manufacturer. 2. The cardan shaft protection pipes, protective funnels and attachment protection must be mounted on the machine and be in perferct condition.
3. Pto shaft adjustment Length of PTO shaft needs to be adjusted for different tractors (figure F1-F4). For winch 85MR, the use of PTO shaft with torque 695 Nm (type W 400E Walterscheid) is appropriate. Ascertain the accurate length in the following manner: Shut down the tractor.
4. Tractor mounting When connecting the winch, do not stand in the danger zone! The forestry winch can be attached to every tractor with a three-point hitch with a category I or II coupling. Appropriate construction also enables easy connection to the tractor with automatic connection rods.
ATTENTION! Loosely wound steel rope can be damaged (stuck, bent) at greater load, so that it is prohibited to use it again. Warranty does not apply for a steel rope, which is damaged in such manner. Once the winch is properly connected to the tractor, you can start unreeling the wire rope.
SETTINGS 1. Clutch A properly set clutch enables optimal traction force. The clutch was factory set during the testing of the winch, but due to friction surface wore, it eventually must be set anew. The re-setting is not permitted within the warranty period! Install a dynamometer on the black string.
4. Drive chain tensioning After a certain period of operation (10 hours), the drive chain stretches; therefore it must be checked frequently and tensioned, if required. It must be checked every 100 hours of operation. Tensioning is done according to the following procedure (figure 12)! First, disengage the PTO shaft and turn off the engine.
7. Wire rope assembly First, remove the triangular protective net on the winch column. Then rotate the cover (pos. 12, figure 11) and rotate the drum in a position, which enables unscrewing of the bolt (pos. 11)on the drum. Insert the wire rope in the guide of the upper pulley and direct it through the upper pulley to the rope drum.
TROUBLESHOOTING Identified malfunctions Cause Elimination of malfunctions (errors) (errors) Lack of traction force Grease on the friction Replace the clutch surfaces of the clutch Burned friction surfaces of Clean or polish the coating with the clutch sandpaper (to a thickness of 0,5 The pressure in the hydraulic Determine the cause for low system is too low (the...
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although the clutch is malfunction contact customer service turned of Too small clutch clearance Set according to instructions for Broken part of clutch friction Replace the clutch coating Damaged winch drum Replace or repair the drum Drive belt is too tight Tension the belt as described in the instructions for use Winch is very loud...
MARKO POLAK, UNIV.DIPL.INŽ., UNIFOREST, Latkova vas 81d, 3312 PREBOLD DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE - MACHINE: WINCH: UNIFOREST 45M, 45MR, 55M, 55MR, 85MR WE DECLARE UNDER OUR SOLE RESPONSIBILITY THAT THE ABOVE MENTIONED MACHINE WINCH: UNIFOREST 45M, 45MR, 55M, 55MR, 85MR IS COMPLIANT WITH THE FOLLOWING REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS: DIRECTIVE 2006/42/EC AND THE MACHINERY SAFETY RULES (OFFICIAL GAZETTE OF RS, NR.