Grube Tree Runner Rigging Bollard P3000 User manual

EN Rigging Bollard 71-877, 71-879, 71-818 – Operating Manual
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Contents
About this manual 5
Validity 5
Presentation of warnings 5
Symbols in this manual 6
Safety instructions 6
Intended use 7
Improper use 7
Qualication of personnel 7
You must observe these points 8
General safety instructions 8
Safety instructions regarding the workplace 8
Safety information on ergonomics at the workplace 8
Safety information before operation 9
Safety information during operation 9
Safety information after operation 9
Safety instructions regarding load ropes 9
Conduct in emergencies 9
Personal protective equipment 10
Design and function 11
Overview of the Rigging Bollard 11
Function of the Rigging Bollard 13
Wearing parts 13
Included in the delivery 14
Check that the delivery is complete 14
Checking for transport damage 14
Assembly of the Rigging Bollard 15
Assembling the Rigging Bollard 15
Commissioning and operation 16
Activities before use 16
Communication 17
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Dynamic lowering 18
Position of the ground man 18
Position of the climber 19
Possibilities of rope layouts 20
Dynamic lowering the load 22
Transport 23
Cleaning and maintenance 24
Cleaning the Rigging Bollard 24
Decommissioning and disposal 25
Storage 25
Repair 26
Technical specications 27
General data 27
Type plate 27
Accessories and spare parts 28
Dealer service 30
Warranty 30
Guarantee 30
Index 31

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About this manual
Tree Runner Rigging Bollard 71-879, 71-877, 71-818
About this manual
Validity
This manual is applicable for the following rigging bollard variants:
Device Type
Tree Runner Rigging Bollard P3000 71-877
Tree Runner Rigging Bollard P500 71-879
Tree Runner Rigging Bollard 71-818
It is intended for professional workers in the tree care sector.
The manual contains important information on the safe and proper
transport, assembly and installation, commissioning, operation, use
and maintenance of the rigging bollard and also how to independently
rectify simple faults.
Presentation of warnings
SIGNAL WORD
Nature and source of hazard!
Consequences
›Hazard avoidance
• The warning sign (warning triangle) indicates risks to life and limb.
• The signal word indicates the severity of the hazard.
• The section "Nature and source of hazard" indicates the nature
or source of the hazard.
• The section "Consequences" describes the possible consequences
of non-observance of the warning.
• The section "Hazard avoidance" indicates how the hazard can be
avoided. It is essential that you implement these hazard avoidance
measures!
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The signal words have the following meanings:
Warning
word
Meaning
DANGER! Indicates a hazard that certainly will lead to severe,
even fatal injuries if not avoided.
WARNING! Indicates a hazard that will possibly lead to severe,
even fatal injuries if not avoided.
CAUTION! Indicates a hazard that will lead to light to moder-
ately severe injuries if not avoided.
ATTENTION! Indicates possible material damage. The envi-
ronment, material or the device itself may be
damaged if the hazard is not avoided.
Symbols in this manual
Symbol Meaning
iIf this information is ignored, this can result in
impairments to the operating process.
›Required action: Describes actions that must be
performed.
Safety instructions
The rigging bollard has been manufactured in accordance with
generally accepted good engineering practice. Nevertheless, there is a
risk of personal injury and material damage if you do not observe the
following basic safety instructions and the warnings before operating
instructions in this manual.
›Read this manual through carefully and fully before you work with
the rigging bollard.
›Keep the manual in a safe place so that it is in a legible condition.
›Make sure that the manual is always available to all users.
›Always ensure that this manual is passed on to third parties together
with the rigging bollard.

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Intended use
The rigging bollard is used for dynamic catching and releasing of wood
loads (branches, crown parts, trunk pieces etc.) during pruning work. It
is attached to the tree trunk.
Improper use
Any improper use is prohibited. Improper use includes
• converting, modifying or disabling the rigging bollard,
• removing or modifying safety devices,
• any other use of the rigging bollard apart from those uses described
in the "Intended use" chapter,
• using the rigging bollard under operating conditions that deviate
from those specied in this manual.
Improper use of the rigging bollard voids all guarantee claims.
The manufacturer is not liable for damage to the rigging bollard or for
personal injuries that result from improper use.
Qualication of personnel
The rigging bollard may only be operated, maintained and repaired by
persons with appropriate training. It is essential to have been famil-
iarised with the device and the associated hazards by reading this
manual.
People who assemble, operate, disassemble or maintain the rigging
bollard must not be under the inuence of alcohol, drugs or medi-
cation which could impair their reactions.
People under the age of 18 must not be employed on the rigging
bollard. However, it is permissible to allow persons over 16 years of
age to perform such work under the supervision of a qualied person
where this is required to achieve a training objective.
Persons operating the rigging bollard must also be physically capable of
supporting the weight of the tree part removed.
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You must observe these points
General safety instructions
›Follow the instructions in this manual to avoid hazards and material
damage.
›Observe the relevant accident prevention regulations as well as the
other generally accepted safety, occupational health and road trafc
regulations.
›Set up a suitable safety area.
›Operate the device from a safe distance.
›Do not load the rigging bollard beyond the permissible load capacity
(see chapter „Technische Daten“ auf Seite 27).
›Tie long hair into a braid or use a suitable protective hood.
›When working with the rigging bollard, check the tension of the
rope.
›Participate regularly in advanced training courses (rigging courses).
Safety instructions regarding the workplace
›Do not stand under suspended loads.
›Make sure that the working area is clear of wood scraps, obstacles
and objects likely to cause tripping.
›Keep walking and rope paths clear.
›Ensure that there is as little wood dust as possible in the environment
when working and remove wood dust from the work area.
›Ensure there is sufcient lighting in the workplace.
›Ensure that you have a level area with safe footing and with suf-
cient freedom of movement.
Safety information on ergonomics at the workplace
›Avoid unnatural postures.
›Take the correct working posture.
›Wear personal protective equipment (see „Persönliche Schutzaus-
rüstung“ auf Seite 10).

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Safety information before operation
›Check the device for possible damage and begin the work when the
rigging bollard is functioning faultlessly.
›Check the rope for damage and knots.
Safety information during operation
›Keep a sufcient distance from the rigging bollard.
›Only operate the rigging bollard with two hands.
›Do not wrap the rope around the body or limbs.
Safety information after operation
›Check the device for possible damage and do not use it again until
any damage has been repaired.
›Check the rope and the tension straps for damage.
Safety instructions regarding load ropes
›Only use ropes made of polyester or polyamide bre with an elon-
gation value of < 5 %.
Conduct in emergencies
If, for example, there is a direct risk of personal injuries or damage to
the rigging bollard due to malfunctions or hazardous situations:
›Inform the rigging partner immediately of the danger.
›Abort the work.
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Personal protective equipment
›Always wear the following personal protective equipment:
• Head protection
• Safety shoes of safety class S3
• Protective hood for long hair
• Close-tting clothing
• Protective gloves according to DIN EN 388 from 3xxx made of
LEATHER
• Eye protection (when sawing tree parts)
• High visibility vest (in the sphere of public highway trafc)