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APPENDIX B: N
OTES
ON
H
ANDLING
T
OW
C
ABLES
A few methods on how to safely unreel tow cables are provided in this appendix.
In addition, how cable kinking can occur is identified along with what can result
from this condition.
B.1 Unreeling Tow Cable
The reel should be revolved and the rope taken off the way it was put on the reel as
shown in Figure B-1 for two effective methods. Place a shaft through the reel
center and jack it up so that the reel revolves freely. Pull the cable straight ahead,
keeping it taut, to prevent the cable from becoming loose on the reel. A board held
against a flange may be used as a brake to prevent the reel from revolving too fast.
Figure B-1:
Correct Methods to Unreel Tow Cable
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