Wallenstein FX Series - Forged Cable End; Keyhole Sliders

FX85, FX110, FX140
Skidding Winch
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5. When the clutch engages, release the clutch-control rope.
The clutch disengages and the drum lock releases the cable
or winch rope.
5.3 Forged Cable End
IMPORTANT! Do not use the forged end ferrule on the cable
as an end stop.
The ferrule is designed to be used in the choker hook only. If
the end ferrule is used incorrectly it can cause damage.
A steel cable has a heavy-duty forged steel end and choker.
• Wrap the cable end around a log and put the forged cable
end into the choker.
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Figure 8 – Cable forged end and ferrule
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Figure 9 – Incorrect use of the forged end and ferrule
5.4 Keyhole Sliders
IMPORTANT! If the winch has a synthetic winch rope,
always connect the hook end to a choker chain or synthetic
choker. Never wrap a synthetic winch rope around a log or
attach the hook end onto the synthetic winch rope. Incorrect
use of a synthetic winch rope causes damage that is not
covered by warranty.
A steel cable has two keyhole sliders that are used to attach a
synthetic choker or choker chain to the cable.
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Figure 10 – Cable keyhole slider
A synthetic winch rope has two keyhole sliders with a forged
hook end.
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Figure 11 – Synthetic winch rope keyhole sliders
1. Keyhole sliders
2. Forged hook end