EN
INTRODUCTIONS
Portable Winch Co. thanks you for purchasing a Portable Capstan
Winch
TM
. This manual was written to help you make the best use of
your new machine and to use it in the most secure way.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
For any problems or questions please refer to an authorized
Portable Winch Co. dealer or contact us directly.
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Safety guidelines
Portable Capstan Winches
objects, generally at angles of more or less 45 degrees relative to
the horizontal. The use of a winch may present serious risks of
injury, property damage or even death.
SYMBOL
YOU WILL BE MORTALLY OR SEVERELY
INJURED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
YOU COULD BE MORTALLY OR INJURED
IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
YOU COULD BE INJURED IF YOU DO NOT
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
READ THE USER GUIDE
HEARING PROTECTION
EYE PROTECTION
WEAR GLOVES
RISK OF HAND TRAPPING
RISK OF HAND INJURY
DO NOT USE FOR LIFTING
1.1
Safety messages
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. You will find
important safety messages in this manual. Please read them
carefully.
ENGLISH IS THE ORIGINAL
LANGUAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT
TM
are designed to pull non-rolling
MEANING
These safety messages are warning you of potential injuries to
either yourself or others. Each safety message is preceded by a
warning symbol.
1.2
Labels
1.2.1
Serial number labels
The serial number label can be found on the right side of the
machine's gearbox. In addition to the serial number, the
fundamental specifications of your model are also found there.
1.2.2
Multi icon label
1.2.3
Label ''DO NOT USE FOR LIFTING''
44-0269: This label is located on the winch
housing. It indicates that the winch is not intended
for lifting operations.
1.2.4
Line installation label
The label is placed on the housing. This label is placed on the
winch's housing. It indicates the installation direction of the line for
the Portable Capstan Winch
1.3
Safety information.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE PORTABLE
CAPSTAN WINCHTM. KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS
OUTSIDE OF THE WORK ZONE.
NEVER ALLOW AN UNTRAINED PERSON TO USE THE
PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCHTM. MAKE SURE THAT THIS
PERSON IS AWARE OF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND
HAS READ THIS MANUAL AS WELL AS THE HONDA
ENGINE USER MANUAL.
INFORM ALL USERS OF THE SAFETY AND USAGE
INSTRUCTIONS.
44-0268: This label
is located on the
winch housing. It
contains the safety
icons and should
be
cleaned
replaced
becomes
damaged or torn off.
TM
.
44-0027:
This label is placed on the
winch's housing. It indicates the
installation direction of the line
for the winch.
or
if
it
dirty,
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