Owner manual

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General Machine Products Co., Inc.
5.0 OPERATING PROCEDURE
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL PERSONS USING, OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS
WINCH BE FULLY TRAINED AND COMPETENT TO DO SO, AND HAVE READ THE
ENTIRE OPERATING MANUAL.
GENERAL MACHINE PRODUCTS CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR MIS-USE
OF THIS EQUIPMENT.
• Position the cable pusher at the desired angle for entry into the joint box, ideally this should be on
firm level ground.
• Ensure that the cable pusher is adequately anchored down / restrained.
• Raise the upper roller assembly by removing 2 retaining pins from one side and pivot roller
assembly out of the way.
• For large diameter cables it may be advantageous to remove 2 vertical end rollers from the same
side as of the machine as the removed retaining pins.
• Cable can now be laid onto drive chain.
• Replace vertical end rollers, (if removed to allow easy access to insert the cable) and adjust to give a
5mm clearance each side of the cable.
• Ensure the upper rollers are positioned at the top position of their travel.
• Pivot the upper roller assembly back to the operating position, ensure that the best hole position to
suit the size of the cable is selected and refit the 2 retaining pins.
• Lower the two sets of rollers in conjunction by tightening the main jacking screws until contact
is made with the cable, then turn the jacking screw a further 1½ turns.
• Connect the hydraulic hoses from the hydraulic power pack and suitable control valve via the quick
release couplings..
• Start the power pack and operate the hydraulic control lever to commence the cable feed
operation, NOTE the power pack operator must be competent and fully trained in the use of
the power pack.