Portable Winch PCW3000, PCW5000, PCW5000HS Users guide

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USER GUIDE

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Operating/safety Instructions ES Instrucciones de operación / seguridad FR Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité

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INTRODUCTION

Portable Winch Co. thanks you for purchasing a Portable Capstan WinchTM. 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.

1 Safety guidelines

Portable Capstan WinchesTM are designed to pull non-rolling 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.

DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POTENTIAL DANGERS

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.

These safety messages are warning you of potential injuries to either yourself or others. Each safety message is preceded by a warning symbol.

SYMBOL MEANING

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.

1.2.2 Noise protection label

We recommend that you wear hearing protection during use of the

Portable Capstan Pull WinchTM.

1.2.3 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 WinchTM.

1.3 Safety information.

DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE P ORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCHTM. KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS

OUTSIDE OF THE WORK ZONE.

NEVER ALLOW AN UNTRAINED PERSON TO USE THE

PORTABLE CAPSTAN W INCHTM. 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.

FAMILIARISE YOURSELF WITH THE OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT AND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU

START TO WORK WITH THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCHTM.

YOU COULD BE INJURED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

READ THE USER GUIDE.

EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.

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 funda-

mental specifications of your model are also found there.

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.

NEVER PULL ROLLING MATERIAL THAT RISKS ROLLING OUT OF YOUR CONTROL.

THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCHTM IS NOT DESIGNED TO

LIFT LOADS OR PEOPLE.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU WEAR HEARING 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.

● PCW3000: 100 ml

● 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 WinchTM is equipped with a four-

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.

Activate the engine's on/off switch.

PCW5000PCW3000

Take care to 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.

PCW3000

1 2

PCW5000

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2.2.4 Capstan drums

Your Portable Capstan WinchTM is equipped with the following drums.

● PCW3000 : Drum 76 mm in diameter.

● 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. The PCW3000 model is fitted with internal spark arrestors.

LTHE PCW5000 AND PCW5000-HS MODELS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH SPARK ARRESTORS.

● 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

MOST PULLING SITUATIONS PRESENT POTENTIAL DANGERS!

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:

● PCW3000:

§ Min.: 10 mm

§ Max.: 12-13 mm

§ Recommended: 10 mm

● PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS:

§ Min.: 10 mm

§ Max.: 16 mm

§ Recommended: 12-13 mm

DO NOT USE A 3-STRAND YELLOW POLYPROPYLENE LINE!

● 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 = DANGER!

● STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. BE CAREFUL WHEN 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.

ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES.

3.1.2 Rope maintenance

PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE LINE BEFORE

(STRANDS CUT, EXCESSIVE ABRASION) THEN CHANGE IT.

WEAR OF PARTS WHICH COME INTO CONTACT WITH IT.

3.1.3 Recommended knots

EACH USE. IF IT SHOWS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF WEAR

IF YOUR LINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN IT. A DIRTY LINE CAN QUICKLY BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE PREMATURE

You must attach the load to the end of the line. Although a simple knot may sometimes suffice, we recommend using a bowline knot (fig. 1). This knot holds approximately 70% of the line's capacity while most knots reduce the line's capacity by 50% or more. Additionally, it may be easy to untie even after pulling a heavy load.

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