FX85, FX110, FX140
Skidding Winch
Safety
Safety
9
• Keep the machine free of accumulated debris to prevent
machine damage.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unapproved
modification can result in serious injury or death. In
addition, unapproved modification can cause incorrect
operation and decrease the life of the machine. Unapproved
modification voids the warranty.
• Look for and avoid overhead hazards (for example;
branches, cables, and electrical wires).
• If the machine has a synthetic winch rope, always connect
the hook end to a synthetic choker or choker chain. Never
wrap the 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 and the synthetic
winch rope can break.
• FX-R and FX-RS models:
• Make sure that all hydraulic system components are
kept clean and in working condition.
• Replace a hydraulic hose that shows signs of swelling,
wear, leaks, or damage immediately. A swollen, worn,
damaged, or leaking hose can burst and cause a
hazardous and unsafe condition.
• Do not bend or hit high-pressure hydraulic hoses.
• Never adjust a pressure relief valve or other pressure-
limiting device to a pressure that is greater than the
specified rating.
• Never exceed the limitations of the machine. If the machine
is not operating normally or you feel unsafe, stop the
machine!
2.6 Safe Condition
The term safe condition is referenced throughout this manual.
This means that the machine is in a condition that makes it safe
to service or maintain.
Before you start service or maintenance, do the following:
SAFE CONDITION
1. Disengage the tractor PTO.
2. Apply the tractor parking brake.
3. Stop the tractor engine, remove the ignition key, and
block the tractor wheels.
4. Wait for all moving components to stop.
5. Remove the load from the cable or winch rope.
Make sure that the cable or winch rope does not have
tension on it.
2.7 Safety Training
An untrained operator can cause serious injury or death to them
self or others. Review the safety instructions with all users
annually. The Sign-Off Form on page 10 can be used to keep
a training record.
• An employer has the responsibility to train employees how
to operate the machine they are using. When someone
does not understand the operation of a machine, they can
create dangerous situations very quickly. Operators must
understand the safety information in this manual and the
safety labels that are on the machine
• The owner has the responsibility to provide instruction to
anyone who is going to operate the machine. This machine
is dangerous to anyone who is unfamiliar with its operation.
• If the machine is loaned or rented, it is the owner's
responsibility to make sure that, before using the machine,
every operator:
• Reads and understands this manual.
• Is instructed in the safe and correct use of the machine.
• Understands and knows how to set the machine to a
Safe Condition.
For instructions, see Safe Condition on page 9.
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