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6.3.2
How to handle the wire rope
The wire rope and its hook are vital for the safety of the winch. Handle them with care. If the wire rope or the
hook are damaged, they must be replaced before the winch can be used.
The service life of the wire rope depends heavily on how it is used and maintained. See page
6 for
maintenance instructions.
Keep the wire rope clean. Reel out the wire only as much as is necessary. Avoid leaving the wire rope loose
on the ground.
CAUTION
Wear protective gloves - Wire rope can have sharp strains.
Always wear
thick gloves when handling the wire rope. Damaged wires of the wire rope
are sharp and can cause cuts. Do not handle the wire with bare hands.
Check damaged wire thoroughly before use to determine if it can be used.
See page
6.4
To pull loads with the winch
Keep away from risk area
DANGER
Risk of impact from loose wire rope -
Keep the safety area clear.
If the wire
rope becomes loose or snaps, it can whip
with high force, causing serious or lethal
injuries to anyone staying in the danger
area of the winch. The area to forward and
side directions is as long as the length of
wire rope that is pulled from winch. Always
operate the winch only from the driver's
seat.
WARNING
Use additional tools as needed to securely grip loads - Risk of impact and cuts
from loose wire rope.
Make sure that the fastening point can withstand the loads from
pull. A wire rope that comes loose may cause a hazard regardless of the safety net.
Never loop the wire and put the hook around the wire rope to avoid damage.
