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Malfunctions
Malfunction
Shearing-off of the
overload protection
Rope is jammed in the
machine
The rope is not being
transported; it only moves
back and forth
Fault
Housing is bent or broken
Anchoring bolt or housing
is bent
Tow hook is bent open
* Replacing a shear pin
If necessary, lower the load until the shear pin is outside
the housing, see
Fig. 9. Unlock and remove telescope lever by turning it.
The broken pieces of the pin can be removed from the
holes with a punch and hammer.
Remove spare pin from the jaw-opening lever (HIT 6/10) or
the carrying grip (HIT 16/32).
Align the holes for the lever parts and beat in the new shear
pin.
Danger! Use only original Habegger brass shear pins.
Shear pins with higher strength can cause the rope pulling machine to be
overloaded and break.
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Possible cause
The pulling force is too great
The rope is damaged or bent,
back-up at the clamping jaws
(formation of baskets)
An incorrect rope is being used
The exit is blocked
Either the rope is worn or an
inappropriate rope is being used
The machine is dirty,
there is a foreign body inside
It was not possible for the
machine to adjust itself in the
direction of pull.
The anchoring bolt was not
pushed through correctly or it was
not secured correctly
Incorrect load
Remedy
Replace the shearing pin*,
reduce the load, or use rope
pulleys
Replace the rope or send the
machine to Habegger or an
authorized workshop to be
repaired
Use an original Habegger rope
∅ according to the type plate
Make sure the exit is free
Replace rope or use an original
Habegger rope
Dismantle the machine (housing),
clean and oil
Send the machine to Habegger or
an authorized workshop to be
repaired
Send the machine to Habegger or
an authorized workshop to be
repaired
Replace the tow hook
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