FX66, FX85/R, FX110/R, FX140/R
PTO Skidding Winch
Safety
Safety
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2.3 Why is SAFETY important?
Three Big Reasons:
•
Accidents Disable and Kill
•
Accidents Cost
•
Accidents Can Be Avoided
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Wallenstein Log Skidding Winch.
YOU
must make sure that anyone who is going to use,
maintain or work around the winch is familiar with the
operating and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY
information contained in this manual.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with the recommended
operating and maintenance procedures and follows
all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be
prevented.
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
2.4 Safety Rules
• DO
give operating instructions to
operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the
machine.
• DO
always wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). This equipment includes but is
not limited to the following:
- A hard hat
- Heavy gloves
- Hearing protection
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
• DO
set the machine in a
Safe Condition before
performing any service, maintenance work, storage
preparation, or hooking up.
Safe Condition
involves performing the following:
SAFE CONDITION
1.
Disengage the PTO.
2.
Set the parking brake.
3.
Turn tractor engine off. Remove the ignition key.
Block the tractor wheels.
4.
Make sure all components have stopped moving.
5.
Check winch cable is not under tension.
• DO
have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
• DO
read and learn all safety signs located on the
machine before using, maintaining, adjusting or
cleaning the winch.
• DO
inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• DO
have a fire extinguisher available for
use should the need arise and know how
to use it.
• DO NOT
expect a person who has not read and
understood all use and safety instructions to
operate the machine. An untrained operator is not
qualified and exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. It is the owners
responsibility to the operator to make sure
familiarity and understanding of the machine.
• DO NOT
modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the
equipment.
• DO NOT
allow riders during transport.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices.
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