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Translation of the original instructions 3EN Reproduction prohibited
1 - Conditions of use
Users must read the set-up instructions carefully before using the product for the first time. These instructions
should enable the user to familiarise themselves with the winch and use it to its full capacity. The set-up
instructions contain important information about how to use the winch in a safe and correct manner.
Compliance with these instructions helps to avoid danger, reduce repair costs, reduce stoppage time and
improve the reliability and service life of the winch. The instruction manual must always be available in the
place where the winch is being used. In addition to the set-up instructions and regulations concerning the
prevention of accidents, the work safety and trade rules in force in each country must also be respected.
This equipment is governed by European regulations and more specifically Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery,
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and LVD 2006/95/EC, as well as the EN 14492/1 standard.
These winches are designed to move loads using a suitable steel rope. They have been designed to perform
lifting and pulling operations within the defined load capacity limit and with safety factor 5 (static against
sudden failure).
▪For use in lifting, the European regulation makes certain equipment obligatory, such as a limit switch
system and, for loads of 1,000 kg or more, a load limiter.
▪The operator must check that this equipment is present (available as an option from the manufacturer)
before using the product for lifting purposes.
▪The capacity indicated on the winch corresponds to the maximum capacity of use (MCU); in no event
should this capacity be exceeded.
▪THIS WINCH CAN, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES, BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE.
▪Do not begin moving the load until you have attached it correctly and checked that all personnel are
outside the danger zone.
▪Before use, the operator must always check that the machine, rope, hook, markings and moorings are in
good working order.
▪The operator must check that the load is attached in such a way that the winch, the cable and the load
place neither the operator nor any other person in danger.
▪The winches can be used at ambient temperatures ranging from -10°C to +50°C. Please consult the
manufacturer in the event of extreme conditions of use.
Important: In the event of an ambient temperature below 0°C, the brake must be tested to ensure that there are
no operating faults resulting from the freezing conditions.
Use of winches requires strict compliance with the accident prevention and safety measures in force in the
country.
The data concerning the resistance of the steel rope and its fastenings to heat must be available on request
from the manufacturer and must be respected.
▪HUCHEZ accepts no liability for the consequences resulting from the use or installation of equipment not
provided for in the present instructions or for the consequences of disassembly, modifications or
replacement of original parts or components with parts or components from other sources without the
written agreement of HUCHEZ.
YOU MUST ALSO RESPECT THE REGULATIONS APPLICABLE IN YOUR COUNTRY.
2 - Safety instructions
Before using the equipment, check that there are no causes of overloading such as: adhesion to the ground,
suction, jamming, etc. of the load.