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TECHNICAL SAFETY INFORMATION WHEN USING A W WINCH TO 
CLEAR TIMBER 

 

1. 

Avoid occupational accidents! 

The relevant accident-prevention rules issued by the relevant insurance companies 
and stipulated in the instruction manual must be observed! 

2. 

The W winch must only be operated and maintained by qualified and reliable persons 
over the age of 18 who are familiar with this work. 

3. 

Wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety shoes, protective gloves)! 

4. 

Solo work is only permitted when it is possible to make emergency calls! 

5. 

Before use, but at least once per work day, check the W winch to ensure that it is in 
perfect working order (guard, dead man’s switch, overload protection, braking 
function); deficiencies must be professionally rectified. 

6. 

The winch engine must be stopped when remedying faults, and during repair and 
maintenance work. It is not sufficient only to stop the winch engine; the tractor’s 
engine must also be stopped. 

7. 

Do not deactivate any winch safety devices. 

8. 

Use only load-absorption devices such as end hooks, steel cable, chains, remote 
rollers and nylon straps suitable for the winch’s tractive force. 

9. 

When pulling in logs, use only low-stress cables of an adequate strength 
corresponding to what is specified on the W winch’s type plate and in the user 
instructions. The breaking force of cables and chains used must be at least twice the 
tractive force specified for the winch’s lowest cable. 

10. 

Defective cables and chains must be replaced. 

11. 

Use only cable of such a length that, when the entire cable is wound onto the drum, 
there is still at least 1 1/2 times the diameter of the cable between edge of the cable 
drum and the uppermost cable. 

12. 

Before starting the winch, the operator must check that doing so would not expose 
anyone to danger. 

13. 

The operator must be aware that when loaded, except in hazardous situations, the 
cable must always be wound around the drum at least twice (set trailing brake 
correctly)! 

14. 

Only wind the cable up under load!  

(pull the cable out completely once daily, possibly several times, and wind it 
uniformly!) 

15. 

The winch may only be operated from a safe position so that the operator is not 
exposed to danger from the device itself, the load, the cable or the securing devices. 
The tractor cab is deemed a safe position when there is an adequately dimensioned 
protective wire guard between the winch and the driver’s seat. 

When operating the winch outside of the cab, the operator must be protected to the 
same degree, e.g. by the tractor itself or by positioning themselves a sufficient 
distance away from the tractor, e.g. behind a tree. 

During radio-controlled winch operation, when the operator is walking in the same 
direction as the log, they must remain in the vicinity of where the cable is attached.  

Logs may be accompanied la

terally next to the cable’s attachment point, whereas cut 

wood may be accompanied at an angle behind the load 

– 

see Fig. 1.

 

16. 

From their position, the winch operator must always be able to see the load being 
moved; otherwise, it must be ensured that the 

load’s path is monitored by other 

persons who are in constant contact with the operator in the form by pre-agreed 
signals. 

17. 

During work with the cable, do not stand between the load and the winch or in the 
hazardous angle between the winch, turning device and load 

– 

see Fig. 2.

Summary of Contents for W-8016-EH

Page 1: ...Fransgård Handbook GB W Winch W 8016 EH ...

Page 2: ...Fransgård Maskinfabrik A S Fredbjergvej 132 Fredbjerg DK 9640 Farsø Tel 45 98 63 21 22 www fransgard dk mail fransgard dk ...

Page 3: ...nt 7 Pictogram 10 Warnings 11 Topping the machine up with oil 12 Checks before start up starting re tightening 13 Machine maintenance 14 Faults and troubleshooting 16 17 Dismounting 18 Technical data Tractive force 8 000 daN Clutch size 500 cm Transmission 1 roller chain Cable type Ø11 mm x 100 m VDW PYTHON 6 F V Min technical breaking force 134 kN Cable speed 0 5 1 3 m s Lift mounting Cat II III ...

Page 4: ... use the machine 10 Do not wear loose clothes long sleeves or a tie or have long hair loose and uncovered in the immediate vicinity of rotating parts of the machine 11 The machine and tractor must be sitting on a firm and level surface before work can start 12 Operate the winch using the hand pressure cable controls or by radio control accessory available separately and maintain a distance of at l...

Page 5: ... there is still at least 1 1 2 times the diameter of the cable between edge of the cable drum and the uppermost cable 12 Before starting the winch the operator must check that doing so would not expose anyone to danger 13 The operator must be aware that when loaded except in hazardous situations the cable must always be wound around the drum at least twice set trailing brake correctly 14 Only wind...

Page 6: ...slip i e lug profiles with at least 40 of the profile height for new tyres or the vehicle must be equipped with chains for anti slip protection In slippery conditions due to snow and ice chains must also be used for anti slip protection 21 Before skidding the tractor must be securely positioned using slope stabilisers and similar If necessary secure the tractor using a cable secured in the opposit...

Page 7: ...is is specified separately in the user instructions OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mounting the winch When the winch is not being used it must be securely and safely positioned on a firm and level surface so that it does not constitute a danger to those in the vicinity For attaching the winch to the tractor attach the tractor s hitch lifting arms to the brackets using the hitch bolts supplied and then att...

Page 8: ...logs are free of the ground LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE Lubricate the cardan shaft minimum once a week Lubricate all slide connectors once a week All ball bearings are permanently lubricated The drive chains must be lubricated at least once a year or after every 50 hours of work For this Stuctobis BHD or an oil of equivalent grade is recommended The winch must be removed from the tractor see page ...

Page 9: ...tion see page 9 photos G and H TRACTOR SIZE In terms of the ideal tractor we recommend a four wheel drive tractor with sufficient weight on the front axle and 10 kW engine output per 10 kN of the winch s maximum tractive force Instructions for mounting the wire 1 Pull about 1 metre of the wire 1 out through hole 2 2 Mount the wire fixing block 3 making sure that only 15 mm of the wire are introduc...

Page 10: ...8 g A B D E Max 30 Max 30 C A B C D ...

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Page 12: ...GB Shut off engine and remove key before performing maintenance or repair work D Vor Wartungs und Reparaturarbeiten Motor abstellen und Schlüssel abziehen Stay clear of darft link lifting range while operating rockshaft controls Stay clear of darft link lifting range while operating rockshaft controls D Außerhalb des Hubbereichs der Dreipunktaufhängung bleiben Stay clear of swinging area of machin...

Page 13: ...ay be under static pressure even if the machine has been stopped This pressure can cause sudden jets of hydraulic oil to spurt out Remember that when the machine is operating the oil may be at a temperature of 70 C or even higher This can cause a risk of burning during dismantling or emptying Other important guidelines The power supply must be isolated if the cover on the junction box electric box...

Page 14: ...equirements concerning the supplier of the oil The oil must have good lubricating properties on contact with metals at both low and high RPM If possible the viscosity consistency of the oil must remain constant regardless of the temperature and operating pressure Always notify the supplier of the ambient temperature The air solubility must be low and air emissions high whilst the foaming tendency ...

Page 15: ...e it is not possible to completely avoid dirt with an entirely new system as particles are also scraped off moving components during the actual start up and starting processes The system must therefore not be subjected to the maximum load until all the dirt in the filters has been removed All the filters must be replaced after ever five operating hours Check the oil level frequently and always top...

Page 16: ...laced as necessary The lifetime of the oil halves for every 10 C by which the oil temperature exceeds 60 C Excessively high temperatures can result in excessive wear on the components The temperature must therefore be checked carefully If it exceeds 60 C contact the component supplier for an assessment of the circumstances Under no circumstances must cotton wool or similar be used for cleaning pur...

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Page 18: ...e pump RPM too high Correct the RPM The pressure is too high Reduce the pressure There is no pressure The oil level is too low Top up the oil The pump does not run Check the motor coupling and shaft The safety valve is jammed Unscrew the valve and clean or replace The pump is defective Replace or repair the pump Leak in valve cylinder Repair valve or cylinder Insufficient pressure Setting too low ...

Page 19: ... the valve ball and the valve seat Clean or repair The solenoid valve is not operating Electrical fault Check the entire power supply circuit The load is dropping Dirt in lowering valve Clean the valve O ring damaged Replace the O ring Damaged valve Repair or replace Air in the oil Add more oil and check the suction pipe Leaking non return valve Clean the valve The system is operating too slowly C...

Page 20: ...eparating the components they must be marked carefully in order to make it easy to reassemble the system again correctly Place the components on a completely clean worktop e g on a clean sheet of paper in the order in which they are removed This will ensure that the components are reassembled correctly A correct spare parts drawing must always be available If possible all repaired components must ...

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