Rope Winch; General Notes On Safety - Kerbl 37113 Mode D'emploi

Rope winch

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1. Notes on safety

1.1. General notes on safety

Safe working with this device is possible only when you completely read the respective
operating instructions and notes on safety, and strictly adhere to the instructions con-
tained in it.
1. Use
Use of and interventions in the device not complying with the instructions forfeits guarantee
and liability claims on part of the manufacturer.
2. Before any utilization, check all components.
Have defective parts repaired by an expert or the manufacturer only. If repair is executed
improperly, accidents may occur for the operator. For possible repair, always use original
spare parts.
3. Keep unauthorized persons away.
Ensure, that unauthorized persons, in particular children have no access to the device.
4. Never leave the device in use unattended.
When the device is in use, it must always be supervised by an authorized person. Otherwise
there is the risk of severe injuries to living beings and severe damage to the device.
5. Keep your working area in order.
Disorder in the working area increases the risk of accidents.
6. Observe environmental influences.
Protect your device against all liquids and moisture. Otherwise there is the risk of mechanics
and rope being affected by rust.
7. Maintenance
Always keep your product at a dry and secure place, inaccessible for children. Observe possible
maintenance instructions. Check your device at regular intervals. Exclusively use original acces-
sory and spare parts.
8. National and international regulations
National and international regulations on safety, health and industrial safety must be observed.
1.2. Device-dependent notes on safety
The assembly structure must be able bear loads, which lie within the range of perfor-
mance of the rope winch. Assemble rope winches with bolts and locknuts with a diame-
ter of 3/8".
WARNING: This rope winch must not be used to lift human beings or to winch up loads
over areas.
ATTENTION: Only use for horizontal pulling!
OPERATION: Do not exceed the load characteristics of the rope winch. The performance details
are based on one layer of rope around the drum. The more rope there is on the drum, the lo-
wer becomes performance. Obtain the recommendations with regard to size and type from the
wire rope or rope manufacturer, respectively. Use the correct terminal connection to attach
the hook at the wire rope or rope, respectively. When changing the rope on the drum, 4 to 6
windings must remain on the drum to create friction for correct anchoring. The rope or wire
rope, respectively, must be correctly aligned on the drum.
ATTENTION: NEVER PULL OUT THE ROPE OR WIRE ROPE, RESPECTIVELY, COMPLE-
TELY UNDER LOAD.