Gude GHS 1000 Manually Controlled Lever Winch Instruction Manual

Gude GHS 1000 Manually Controlled Lever Winch Instruction Manual

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Unit

Stable galvanised all-steel structure with 2 stable lockable load-carrying hooks of forged steel. The stretch-slackening spanner with treble protection, lever with three rivets.
Areas of Use: Excellent to draw loads, stretch fences or to serve as an aid to tow disabled vehicles.

Appliance description

1. Load carrying hook
2. Lock lever
3. Rope pulley
4. retaining pawl
5. stretch spring
6. Handle
7. Load carrying hook
8. Restoring pulley
9. Wire rope

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 instructions 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.

• Wear the environment-appropriate protection clothing in the course of works and make provisions for injury prevention appropriate to the environment.

• Before putting the unit in operation, make sure that it is complete and functional and that all the screw joints are tight.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Always work cautiously and considerately. Do not apply too much force. · Never use the unit as a rope pulley to hoist the loads etc. · Never wind the rope around the article to form a loop, in which the hook may be hung.
  Never put the rope across corners.

• Before stretching the rope winch, always make sure that the hooks are hung on the article properly. .

• Never use the unit as a towing cable.

• 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.

• Have two lengths of the rope wound on the pulley when working.

• Always contact your specialised vendor when problems related to the tension pulley function arise. Avoid any intermediate action.

• 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.

• Do no let children near the tension pulley.

Caution: It is strictly forbidden to hoist loads.

Behaviour 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
2. Accident nature
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury type

Signs on Unit

Meaning of Symbols
Symbols shown below are used throughout this manual and/or on the unit:

Intended use

The lever winch 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

Human Factor Neglect

Disposal

The disposal instructions are based 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 shall read the instruction manual carefully before using the unit.

Qualification

No special qualification is required for use of the unit except for detailed direction by a professional.

Minimum 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

Caution:

• Not to be used at a gradient above 180%!
• In displayed examples, the friction coefficient is not included. Mind that any loads without wheels require more power from the rope winch.
• On slopes, the load should be secured against slipping

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

• Do not use the unit before you have read the operating manual carefully.
• Observe all the safety instructions indicated in the manual.
• Be responsible to the others.

Operation

Step-by step Instructions

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

2. Push the stretching spring (5) to the slackening position (up), thus releasing the interlock (4).
   

3. Rope may 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!
   

4. Push the stretching spring (5) to the tensioning position (down), the interlock will thus snap (4) in the pulley.

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

Inspections and Maintenance

Inspections and Maintenance Safety Instructions
Only a unit maintained and cared for on a regular basis may be a serviceable aid. Insufficient maintenance and care may result in emergencies and unforeseen accidents.

Inspections and Maintenance Schedule

Servicing

Do you have any technical questions? A claim? Do you need spare parts or the Operating Instructions? You will be helped quickly and without needless bureaucracy at our webpage www.guede.com in the Service part. Please help us be able to assist you. To be able to identify your appliance when claimed, we need to know its serial No., order No. and year of production. All these details can be found on the type label. Enter the details below for future reference.

Serial No.:
Order No.:
Year of production:

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EC-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
We, hereby declare the conception and construction of the below mentioned appliances correspond – at the type of construction being launched – to appropriate basic safety and hygienic requirements of EC Directives. In case of any change to the appliance not discussed with us the Declaration expires.

Article No. / Machine description
#55129, #55130
GHS 1000, GHS 2000 

Appropriate EU Directives

2006/42/EG

Harmonised standards used

BGV D8/04.96

GÜDE GmbH & Co. KG
Birkichstrasse 6
74549 Wolpertshausen
Deutschland

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