Portable Winch PCW3000 Instrucciones De Operación / Seguridad página 16

3.5.2.2 To ''cradle'' the load
PCW3000: Pull until the engine nearly stalls and release the tension
in the line. Then return the tension to the line and repeat as required.
PCW4000: Release the rope. The rope locking system will keep
tension on the load. To release the tension, disengage the rope
from the cleat and SLOWLY release the tension.
BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE LOAD ''CRADLING''
METHOD. THIS METHOD MAY CAUSE RAPID WEAR TO THE
LINE DUE TO THE HEAT CREATED ON THE DRUM.
IF THE WINCH PULLS THE LINE AND THE LOAD DOESN'T
MOVE (OFTEN WHEN A VERY LONG LINE IS BEING USED),
THE LINE STRETCHES AND THE BREAKING POINT MAY BE REACHED CAUSING IT TO
SUDDENLY COME BACK ON TO YOU. SLOWLY RELEASE THE TENSION IN THE LINE BUT
BEWARE OF THE BUILT-UP TENSION: THE LINE MAY QUICKLY GET AWAY FROM YOU
CAUSING BURNS OR TAKING YOU TOWARDS THE WINCH.
3.5.2.3 Taking a break during pulling
PCW3000: SLOWLY release the tension in the line and allow it to
slide over the drum.
PCW4000: Release the rope. The rope locking system will keep
tension on the load. To release the tension, disengage the rope from
the cleat and SLOWLY release the tension.
NEVER ALLOW THE LINE TO SLIDE ON THE DRUM FOR
MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS WHEN LOADED - THE HEAT
GENERATED BY THE FRICTION MAY MELT OR DAMAGE THE LINE.
3.5.2.4 If it is essential to keep the tension in the line at
startup
PCW3000: You can use a blocker or a Prusik knot connected to your
anchoring point to maintain the tension in the line. You can also use
a self-locking pulley PCA-1271 or PCA-1272. They are particularly
useful for pulling rolling objects and for directional felling.
PCW4000: The PCW4000 is equipped with a rope locking system.
Check that the rope is properly engaged in the cleat to maintain
tension on the rope (see point 3.5.1, fig.2b).
3.5.2.5 If your rope is too short
If your line is too short, connect two lines together:
1. Fig. 1-1: Use 2 bowline knots to link your two lines together.
2. Fig. 1-2: Allow approx. 1 m (3') of line to exceed the knot of the
line pulling the load. This length of line will be used for pulling
when the knot is undone.
3. Fig. 2: Stop the winch before the knots reach the winch; they
will not be able to pass through and the line will become
tangled.
4. Release the tension in the line. Attach the load to a fixed point
if necessary.
5. Untie the line's knot and use the remaining length to wind it
around the drum and restart the winch again.
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3.5.2.6 Stopping the winch
1. Gradually release the tension to gradually lower the winch
towards the ground.
2. Lower the throttle lever to idle position (PCW3000).
3. Set the on/off switch to the OFF position.
Do not touch the capstan drum after use. It may
be hot and burn your skin.
4 Maintenance
4.1 Cleaning
When your work is complete, clean and dry the winch.
DURING CLEANING, CHECK THE WINCH, THE HOOKS, THE
LINE AND THE POLYESTER SLING FOR ANY DAMAGE OR
SIGNS OF WEAR.
Regularly remove the capstan drum and clean
around the shaft. Any accumulated debris may
damage the seal. Brush the shaft with a little oil
to avoid corrosion.
4.2 Lubrification
The gearbox is lubricated in the factory and thus should not require
lubrication or maintenance. If oil losses become apparent, check the
oil level by placing the winch on a level surface and unscrew the cap.
Use an 8 mm hexagonal key.
When tipping the winch forwards, a little oil may escape through the
hole. If required, you can add SAE80W90EP gear oil.
4.3 Honda engine
Maintain the engine according to the instructions provided in the
Honda engine user manual.
4.4 Storage
Always store your Portable Capstan WinchTM on its base. Please
consult the Honda engine user manual for storage instructions.
4.5 Spark arrestors
Since your winch is equipped with integrated spark arrestors, you
must clean them after one hundred (100) hours of operation. Consult
the Honda engine manual for the cleaning procedure.
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