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Operator's instructions
5. Operating
Using the winch when tramming
• Risk from tipping and moving parts
• May cause serious personal injury and
damage to property
• Ensure that unauthorised personnel are
outside of the working area
• Never use the winch with less than three
turns remaining on the winch drum
• Risk from tipping and cable failure
• May cause serious personal injury and
damage to property
• The anchorage point must be firm and
secure (pay attention to local regulations)
• The safety hook must not be able to slide or
detach from its attachment point
• A damaged cable or hook must not be used
• Check that the winch locking mechanism is
fully engaged in the drum before use,
following the attachment of the cable eye on
the anchorage point