Winch Operation - PRONAR RC3100 Operator's Manual

Correct use

4.7 WINCH OPERATION

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Figure 4.9 Winch operation
(1) hydraulic motor
(4) wired control or remote control (5) hook
(A) "IDLE" position of the lever
• Immobilise tractor and trailer with
parking brake, place chocks under
the trailer rear wheel. Ensure that
unauthorised persons do not have
access to the tractor cab.
• Unlock and lower the ramps.
• In order to disengage the gear, set
the lever (3) to the "IDLE" position
to unwind the rope freely - for this
purpose pull the lever up and turn by
90 .
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(2) drum
(B) "WORK" position of the lever
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(3) gear lever
(6) warning decal
DANGER
When operating the winch, be especially careful be-
cause the winch elements are rotating.
Do NOT wear loose clothing, straps or whatever
that may become wrapped round the rotating winch
drum.
The hydraulic system of the winch is under high
pressure.
Do NOT go under and over the rope during winch
operation.
Do NOT stand between the winch and pulled load.
Keep a safe distance from rope and pulled load dur-
ing winch operation.
PRONAR RC3100
Section 4
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