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22 IMT Electric Cranes Operation & Safety Manual # 99904381
Winch Safety
1 DO NOT pull the load block or sheave back so that it makes contact with the boom tip. This
is two blocking and should be avoided.
2 Pay out loadline before the boom is extended to avoid two blocking.
3 DO NOT permit personnel to ride the boom, loadline, hook or load. This action may cause
DEATH or serious injury.
4 Use only specified wire rope for lifting.
5 Retain at least three full wraps of wire rope on the winch drum at all times.
6 See Wire Rope Precautions for additional information.