Ribimex Ribitech PRTRM1000 Manual De Instrucciones página 11

3.1- Read all instructions before operating the product.
1. Keep the work area clean and free
- Cluttered areas invite accidents.
2. Observe work area environment conditions
- Do not expose the product to rain.
- Do not use in damp or wet locations.
- Ensure that work area environment is kept well lit (sunlight or artificial lighting).
3. Dress properly
- Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that could be caught in moving parts.
- Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended as well as a cap to contain long hair.
4. Use the most appropriate product and do not force the product.
- Do not force a small product or accessory to do the work of a heavy-duty product.
- Do not use the product for purposes other than those for which it is intended. The product will
do a better and safer job at its rated load if it is used for the purposes it was designed for
5. Keep a safe distance and keep children away
- Keep yourself and others at a safe distance from the work area, the product and the steel cable
when it is pulling under load.
- Keep bystanders (esp. children) and animals away from the work area.
- Keep the product away from children or from their environment.
Never allow children to operate the product. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product.
6. Do not damage the cable
- Never move the product by dragging it by the cable.
- Keep the cable away from heat and sharp edges.
- Do not step or roll over the product or steel cable.
- During operation, do not step over the product or the steel cable.
7. Safety at work
- Use both hands when transporting the product.
- Use proper protective equipment according to the work environment.
- Keep proper footing at all times and balance.
- Important: Never pull loads greater than the maximal capacity of the winch.
- Do not attempt to pull stationary or fix loads.
- Do not apply any side force on the load
- Not for lifting loads and Never transport persons
8. Avoid starting the product unintentionally
-The ratchet switch should always be fully engaged.
9. Check for damaged parts
- Before using or re-using the product, carefully check for all parts, to determine if product will
operate properly and perform its intended function. Any part that is damaged should be repaired
or replaced by an authorized service center.
- Check for alignment and binding of moving parts, any broken parts or mounting fixtures, and
any other condition that may affect proper operation.
- Regularly check the steel cable for signs of tear and wear. Replace any damaged cable at an
authorized service centre.
- Unless otherwise stated in the instructions, any part that is damaged should be properly
repaired or replaced by a qualified technician.
10. Repair the tool
- When repairs are carried out, only identical replacement parts should be used to avoid
endangering the user.
- Repair the product by a qualified technician.
- Repairs should be carried out by qualified technicians, using only original spare parts; to avoid