FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATION OF THE
RODUCT AND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU
START TO WORK WITH THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN
WINCH
TM
ENSURE THAT YOUR CLOTHING IS CLEAR FROM THE
MOVING PARTS OF THE MACHINE.
THE ENGINE EXHAUST GASES CONTAIN POISONOUS
CARBON MONOXIDE. NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN A
CLOSED BUILDING WITHOUT ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE ALL SECURITY LABELS THAT
ARE DIRTY, DETERIORATED, UNREADABLE OR TORN.
ALWAYS KEEP ONLOOKERS OUTSIDE OF THE WORK ZONE.
WHEN WINCHING, SO WHEN THE ROPE IS UNDER
TENSION, MAKE SURE NO ONE IS WITHIN 5 METERS OF THE
LOAD OR THE ROPE.
WHEN WINCHING THEREFORE WHEN THE ROPE IS
UNDER TENSION MAKE SURE NO ONE IS WITHIN 5
METERS OF THE LOAD OR ROPE.
NEVER PULL ROLLING MATERIAL THAT RISKS ROLLING
OUT OF YOUR CONTROL.
THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH
LIFT LOADS OR PEOPLE.
WE
RECOMMEND
PROTECTION DURING USE.
2
Checks before use.
2.1
On receiving
Inspect the box to detect any obvious damage. If a part is missing
or damaged, notify the carrier immediately.
2.2
Is the engine ready?
2.2.1
Oil the engine
Fill the Honda engine with SAE 10W-30 API SJ oil according to the
quantities indicated for your model.
● PCW5000: 250 ml
● PCW5000-HS: 250 ml
Check the oil level on a horizontal surface. The oil level must reach
the opening edge. For special uses and in extreme temperature
conditions, consult the Honda engine manual.
2.2.2
Gasoline.
Fill the tank with UNLEADED gasoline. Never use a mixture of oil/
gasoline, your Portable Capstan Winch
stroke engine. Consult the Honda engine manual. Do not over fill.
2.2.3
Starting the engine
Consult the Honda engine manual for starting instructions.
FIRST TIME USE: ALLOW THE ENGINE TO RUN IDLY FOR FIVE (5)
MINUTES BEFORE PULLING A LOAD FOR THE FIRST TIME.
1
When the temperature is below -5
the engine before applying a load.
.
TM
IS NOT DESIGNED TO
THAT
YOU
WEAR
TM
is equipped with a four-
Activate
the
engine's
switch. Then pull the starter grip
in the output axis of the rope. If
you do not pull at the correct
angle, the friction of the rope on
the plastic housing may damage
the rope and/or the housing.
2
º
C (23
º
F), warm up
2.2.4
Capstan drum
Your
Portable
with the following drums:
PCW5000 : Drum 57 mm in diameter.
●
PCW5000-HS : Drum 85 mm in diameter.
●
2.2.5
Spark arrestors
In some areas, an engine may not be used without spark arrestors.
Check local regulations.
AN OPTIONAL SPARK ARRESTOR IS AVAILABLE FROM PORTABLE
●
WINCH CO. AND FROM APPROVED HONDA DEALERS.
part NO. FROM PORTABLE WINCH CO.: PCA-1151
●
part NO. FROM HONDA: 350-2M7-801
●
Consult the Honda engine manual for spark arrestor maintenance
instructions.
3
Using the winch
HEARING
3.1
Rope
3.1.1
Type of rope
Only use a line with low elasticity. We recommend a double braid
polyester line.
Min., max. and recommended diameters:
● PCW5000 / PCW5000-HS:
� Min.: 10 mm
� Max.: 13 mm
� Recommended: 12 mm
Contact us if you have any questions about rope types.
POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYETHYLENE LINES ARE DANGEROUS FOR
●
PULLING DUE TO THEIR ELASTICITY AND THEIR LOW MELTING POINT.
MAKE SURE THAT THE LINE IS NOT DAMAGED AND OFFERS ADEQUATE
●
RESISTANCE FOR THE LOAD TO BE PULLED.
●
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. BE CAREFUL WHEN
on/off
RELEASING THE TENSION IN THE LINE.
●
ALL LINES STRETCH: INCREASED LENGTH: THE MORE THE LINE IS PULLED, THE
MORE IT STRETCHES.
●
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE THE LOAD TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED
AND DANGEROUS MANNER.
●
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE IT TO RELAX AND MOVE BACKWARDS
QUICKLY, PULLING YOUR HAND TOWARDS THE WINCH OR CAUSING
SEVERE BURNS. NEVER WIND THE LINE AROUND YOUR HAND.
3.1.2
Rope maintenance
Capstan
Winch
TM
is
THE PCW5000 AND PCW5000-HS MODELS ARE NOT
EQUIPPED WITH SPARK ARRESTORS.
MOST PULLING SITUATIONS PRESENT POTENTIAL DANGERS!
DO NOT USE A 3-STRAND YELLOW POLYPROPYLENE LINE!
STRETCHING = DANGER!
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES.
PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE LINE BEFORE
EACH USE. IF IT SHOWS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF WEAR
(STRANDS
CUT,
EXCESSIVE
THEN CHANGE IT.
IF YOUR LINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN IT. A DIRTY LINE CAN
QUICKLY
BECOME
DAMAGED
PREMATURE WEAR OF PARTS WHICH COME INTO
CONTACT WITH IT.
EN
equipped
ABRASION)
AND
CAUSE
2