Condux CableGlider Cable Pullers - Manual (Page 7)

Safe Operating Practices
Puller Operation
Condux Cable Pullers are designed for safe operation, but these safety
precautions should be practiced:
1. Start all pulls on low speed.
2. Stay clear of the area directly behind the puller while in operation.
3. Use only 10 gauge 3-wire extension cords.
4. Always thread the pull line over or under all of the sheaves.
5. Condux pullers are not designed for side pulls. Attempting side pulls
will damage the puller.
Rope Guidelines:
Four Safety Rules When Working With Rope
1. RIGHT ROPE FOR THE JOB: Use adequate size rope recommended
to accommodate your pulling load.
2. CORRECT HANDLING AND USAGE: Observe the recommended
working load. Make sure all pulleys, fairleads, etc. are proper size
and free of grit and rust. Avoid knots or severe bending that will
reduce rope strength. Store rope in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations.
3. DOWNGRADE OR DISCARD: When rope has been subjected to
forces or conditions that reduce its strength, it should immediately be
downgraded (used in less demanding or less critical applications) or
discarded. It is both poor economics and unsafe to use a rope beyond
its normal lifetime.
4. STAY CLEAR OF ROPE: Never allow anyone to stand in line or within
30 degrees on either side of a rope under tension.
!CAUTION: Wear personal protective equipment: hard hat,
safety glasses, safety shoes, and leather work gloves.
!WARNING: Rope under tension may break. Stand at least 30
degrees to either side of rope. Recoil force could cause serious
personal injury or death.
What to Look for When Inspecting Rope
1. RUST: Contact on surfaces with rust will cause a significant loss of
strength in a short time. Discoloration is the key.
2. DIRT & GRIT: Using the rope in mud, sand, or dirt will allow particles
into the construction, causing the strength of the rope to deteriorate
rapidly. What to look for: caked on mud, grease with sand and dirt, or
sand in outer construction.
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