HS 4000 - Uncategorized Güde - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL HS 4000 Güde

Translation of the original instructions Manually controlled lever winch

7. Load carrying hook

Warranty A warranty period of 12 months applies to commercial use and 24 months apply to private use and commences on the day of purchase of the device. Warranty applies exclusively to failures due to defective material or workmanship. An original sale slip with indication of date of sale must be presented in case of claiming for the warranty rights. Warranty does not cover unprofessional use such as device overload, violent use, damage caused by third party or foreign materials, failure to comply with operations and assembly manual, and normal wear and tear. Safety Instructions Prior to the initial use of the unit, the operating inst ructions should be read completely. If in doubt with regard to connection and operation of the unit, consult the manufacturer (servicing department). FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO SECURE A HIGH DEGREE OF SAFETY: CAUTION! Be advised that should the procedures described below be not observed, a risk arises entailing health hazard, severe injuries or death in a medium term or long-term horizon. Therefore, it is necessary to observe the safety standards shown below that make use of the tension pulley safe. x Wear the environment-appropriate protection clothing in the course of works and make provisions for injury prevention appropriate to the environmen

x Before putting the unit in operation, make sure that it is complete and functional and that all the screw joints are tight. x Never use a unit that is defective or damaged. If there are cracks or other damages, it should be replaced. If that is the case, contact manufacturer immediately or have the tension pulley checked and repaired at a qualified expert. x Lever tension pulley should be operated only by persons who have read thoroughly this manual and understood it. The lever tension pulley must not be operated by persons not in good condition of health and those who were not instructed as appropriate. x The lever tension pulley may be only used for drawing loads, the weight of which is not in excess of maximum carrying capacity shown in the technical characteristics given by the manufacturer and on the pulley plate. x Always work cautiously and considerately. Do not apply too much force. x Never use the unit as a rope pulley to hoist the loads etc. x Never wind the rope around the article to form a loop, in which the hook may be hung. Never put the rope across corners. x Before stretching the rope winch, always make sure that the hooks are hung on the article properly. . x Never use the unit as a towing cable. x Before getting down to work, all the tension pulley parts should be checked to see that their functioning is perfect. In particular, check the condition of spring hooks that are to prevent unintentional slackening of the hook. x Have two lengths of the rope wound on the pulley when working. x Always contact your specialised vendor when problems related to the tension pulley function arise. Avoid any intermediate action. x Always be careful not to put a part of your body – fingers e.g. – in rotating parts or the parts, which the tension force is applied on. x Do no let children near the tension pulley. Caution: It is strictly forbidden to hoist loads. 6Behaviour in case of emergency Provide necessary first aid treatment corresponding to the injury nature and seek qualified medical help as soon as possible. Protect the injured person from other injuries and calm him/her down. First aid kit must always be available in the place of your work in case of accident in accordance with DIN 13164. Material taken out of the first aid kit needs to be supplemented right away. If help is needed, please provide the following details:

1. Place of accident

Number of injured persons

Signs on Unit Meaning o f Symbols Symbols shown below are used throughout this manual and/or on the unit: Product Safety Product compliance with respective EU standards Bans: General ban (in combination with another pictograph) No reaching Do not use the unit in wet conditions Hoisting loads is strictly forbidden. The lever winch may only be used for pulling and tensioning loads within the mentioned range of load. Appliance to be operated by one person only Warnin

Warning/caution Beware of tripping Beware of hand injury/contusion Keep persons standing around in safe distance from the appliance Risk of drawing-in Comm ands: Read operating manual before use Wear protection gloves Use protection nailed shoes Env ironment Protection Wastes to be disposed of in a professional manner not to harm the environment. Cardboard packaging to be collected for recycling. Packaging: Protect from moisture Keep Up Fragile Interseroh- Recycling 7Technical Da ta:

Max. pulling force Cable length Cable thickness max. pulling length Intended use The lever w inch may only be used for pulling and tensioning loads within the mentioned range of load. Before use, make sure that the tow point’s maximal load is higher than winch’s maximal force. The maximal load mentioned in the technical specifications must not be exceeded under any circumstances. Hoisting loads is strictly forbidden. This appliance must not be used to perform other works than those for which the appliance has been designed and which are described in the Operating Instructions. Any other use is conflict with the designation. The manufacturer is not responsible for any indirect damages and injuries. Please be sure to know that our appliances have not been designed to be used for industrial purposes. Residual Hazards and Protective Action Mechanical Residual Hazards Hazard Descrip tion Protecti ve Action Residual Hazards Catching, winding Loose fitting clothing and jewels may be caught by the unit Always wear tight-fitting clothes, put aside any jewels that might be caught by the unit. Rope breakage The rope may break and severe injury may be caused by backlash. Do not exceed the determined traction limit. . Cutting Torn rope may cause an injury Check the rope! Wear protection gloves! Load deformation The load should be tightened at determined places; otherwise, it may get damaged. Select points suitable for hanging. Extension ropes Extension ropes may break and cause severe injuries. Check the load of extension ropes in traction. Human Factor Neglect Hazard Description Protective Action Residual Hazards Negligible use of personal protection equipment Operation of the unit without relevant protection equipment may result I severe external and internal injuries. Always wear protection clothing and work considerately. Disposal The disposal instructions are base d on icons placed on the appliance or its package. The description of the meanings can be found in the “Marking” chapter. Transport package disposal The package protects the appliance against damage during transport. Packing materials are usually chosen depending on their environmental friendliness and disposal method and can therefore be recycled. Returning the package to material circulation saves raw materials and reduces waste disposal costs. Parts of packages (e.g. foils, styropor) can be dangerous to children. Risk of suffocation! Keep parts of packages away from children and dispose them as soon as possible. Operator Requirements The operator sha ll read the instruction manual carefully before using the unit. Qualification No special qualification is required for use of the un it except for detailed direction by a professional. 8Minimum Age Only persons above 16 years of age are allowed to work with the unit. . Exempted from the provision is the use of the juvenile trainees if they work in the course of their professional training with an aim to obtain the skill under trainer supervision. Technical Data HS 2000 HS 4000 Max. drawing force 2000 kg 4000 kg Rope length : ca 2,8 m ca 3 m Rope diameter : 4,5 mm 5 mm Max. drawing way : ca 1,3 m Ca. 1,4 m Ordering Number : 38350 38351 Caution: x Not to be used at a gradient above 180%! x In displayed examples, the friction coefficient is not included. Mind that any loads without wheels require more power from the rope wi nch. x On sl opes, the load should be secured against slippi

Procedure Hand operated winding pulley may be used for drawing loads only. The total weight of the load should not be in excess of data on the plate. Wires and additional ropes may get broken and cause severe injuries by backlash! Operator Safety Instructions x Do not use the u nit before you have read the operating manual carefully. x Observe all the safety instructions indicated in the manual. x Be responsible to the others. 9Operation Step-b y step Instructions

r pulley (pic. 1/8) hook (pic. 1/7), which the rope (pic. 1/9) is attached to, safely on the load drawn.

y be unwound if the detention lever (2) is held in the release position. Hold the detent lever (2) pressed and pull the stretching pulley to the other spot of hanging! Caution: Travel 1,3 m max. (#38350) 1,4 m max. (#38351)

4. Push the stretching spring (5) to t

he tensioning position (down), the interlock will thus snap (4) in the pulley.

Now, pump the lever with a stretch-slackening spanner. The rope will gat wound on the pulley again and the load is drawn in th

required position. 6. Push the stretching spring (5) to the slackening position (up), thus releasing the interlock (4). If the interlock is unblocked, the load carrying hooks may be removed again. Attention! The load could break away suddenly. Caution: On a slope, the load should be secured against slipping! Troubles – Causes – Troubleshooting Trou ble Cause Trou bleshooting Retaining pawl will not unblock

1. Broken spring 1. Replace the spring

Stretch-straightening spanner does not work