2.0 Precautions
2.1 Observe the following precautions when operating the Apollo lasher.Read all of the instructions and save them for later reference. Before beginning any cable work, first check the cable run you want to make in order to find out what local conditions might be while you are lashing. Among the factors you should look for are:
- vehicle and pedestrian safety
- conditions of poles, anchors, guys and strand
- proper bonding and grounding of strand and attachments
- obstructions such as trees, limbs, and drop wires
- clearances and separations on poles shared by other utilities
- clearances over roads, driveways, walkways and crossings
Protect your work site with advance signalling devices at strategic points to warn traffic and pedestrians of any obstructions in the area.
Check your Apollo lasher first! Before using your machine, check to make sure it is in good repair, and all of the parts and mechanical assemblies are intact and in good working order. If your machine is not properly maintained, it might be unsafe to use and pose an unnecessary risk to both you and the property and personnel in your work area.
In case your Apollo lasher ever needs attention, you should forward it to our Lasher Department so it can get a professional repair and/or overhaul. (In case you are concerned about downtime, you should know our Department is set up to give you the fastest possible turnaround.)
Use the proper safety equipment! Before working aloft, inspect all your climbing and safety equipment to make certain it is in good repair. And while you are aloft, ALWAYS wear a safety belt with a safety strap securely attached to help prevent you from falling. Ensure the rear vertical cable rollers are set to their widest opening before placing the lasher on the side of a bucket.
Also, you should always raise and lower the Apollo lasher with a handline or a truck lift. Use the bridle assembly at pole transfers! When transferring your lasher around a pole or obstruction, use the bridle assembly as a tether to prevent damage to the machine in case it is dropped. Doing this lets you concentrate on your own safety rather than that of the machine.
Avoid abuse or rough handling of the Apollo lashers and never drop your lasher.
Keep your lasher in its protective case when not in use.
Protect your lasher from unnecessary exposure to dirt, grit and any other foreign matter.
Avoid placing the Apollo on the ground whenever possible.
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