HOSE 3183720 - Caterpillar

Safety for operators and ground personnel is of prime concern. Always take the necessary precautions to ensure safety to others as well as yourself. To ensure safety, the tractor and winch must be operated with care and concern by the operator for the equipment, and a thorough knowledge of the machines handling and performance capabilities. The following recommendations are offered only as a guide for the operator. Local rules and regulations will also apply. 1. Read all warning tag information and become familiar with all controls BEFORE operating the winch.2. NEVER attempt to clean, oil or perform any maintenance on the winch with the tractor engine running, unless specifically instructed to do so in this manual.3. Before starting the tractor engine, be certain all controls move freely and are placed in the "Brake-On" (neutral) position.4. NEVER operate the winch controls unless you are properly seated at the operators station on the tractor and you are sure all personnel are clear of the work area.5. NEVER attempt to handle winch cable when the hook end is not free. Keep all parts of body and clothing clear of winch drum, cable rollers and entry area of fairleads and arches.6. Ground personnel should stay in clear view of the tractor operator and clear of the winch drum. Do not allow ground personnel near a winch line under tension. A safe distance of at least 1 1/2 times the working length of the cable should be maintained. NEVER allow anyone to stand under a suspended load.7. Avoid sudden "shock" loads or attempting to "jerk" a load free. This type of operation may cause heavy loads in excess of the rated winch capacity, which may result in the failure of cable and/or winch.8. Use only GENUINE PACCAR parts. Do not use parts from other winch manufacturers on your PACCAR winch. Do not use PACCAR parts on winches from other manufacturers.9. Use the correct size ferrule for the cable and pocket in the winch drum. Never use knots to secure or attach cable to the winch drum, or the hook to the cable. The cable anchor or ferrule pocket in the cable drum is designed to provide a self release in the event a back-sliding load must be released from the tractor in an emergency situation. The cable anchor or ferrule alone will NOT support the rated capacity of the winch. Therefore, a minimum of five (5) complete wraps must be maintained on the winch drum. We suggest painting the last five wraps of cable bright red to serve as a visual warning.Recommended Operating Practices
1. Leather gloves should be used when handling winch cable.2. Operate the winch to match line speeds to job conditions.3. Assure that personnel who are responsible for hand signals are clearly visible and that the signals to be used are thoroughly understood by everyone.4. Inspect winch cable, rigging, winch and tractor at the beginning of each work shift. Defects should be corrected immediately.5. Position the tractor for the straightest line