Tajfun EGV 45A, Operating Instructions Manual

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The operator should control the winch from the safe area (5 m away from the winch). 
The machine, load, wire rope or other objects which can get thrown towards the 
winch in case of breakage of wire rope or other pulling means can pose a danger to 
the operator. Tractor cabin is also considered as a safe operating spot, in case the 
safety net is installed properly between the driver’s seat and the winch. 

Winch operation from a close distance (up to 5 m) and operation outside of the 
tractor cabin is permitted only if the area is secured with a dedicated protection. 

Suitable and safe area for winch operation should be in an appropriate distance from 
the tractor and the winch, for example behind the three. 

In case you operate the winch using the remote control and walk besides the log 
being pulled, you have to stay near the wire rope connecting point. 

When pulling logs, the operator should follow the load parallel, near the wire rope 
connecting point. When pulling branches and tree tops, the operator may follow the 
load diagonally, behind the load (Figure 2a). 

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The winch operator must constantly observe the load being pulled. If the pulling 
distance is not visible from his position, an assistant in constant contact with the 
operator must observe the load. The winch operator and assistant communicate with 
previously agreed signs (Figure: 2b). 

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Special attention should be paid to proper and safe fastening of the load. The 
assistant should not start with the fastening procedure, until he or she notifies the 
tractor operator! 

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When working with wire rope, do not stay in the area between the load and the winch 
and in the dangerous triangle between the winch, pulley and the load (Figure: 2c). 

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1 - Pull  
2 - Stop  
3 - Wire Release

Unrecognized sign means STOP!! 

2b 

2a 

Dangerous area 

Obstacle

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Safe operating spot when 

using remote control 

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In case the obstacle is a tree, the operator has also 

consider possible danger from falling dry branches.