Portable Winch PCH1000 Mode D'emploi page 23

WHEN LIFTING, NEVER BYPASS THE ROPE GRABBING
SYSTEM.
NEVER USE THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN PULLING/LIFTING
WINCHTM TO LIFT PEOPLE.
NEVER LIFT OBJECTS OVERHEAD OF PEOPLE.
ALWAYS USE THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN PULLING/LIFTING
WINCHTM HORIZONTALLY, USING A PULLEY OR THE
VERTICAL PULL WINCH SUPPORT TO REDIRECT THE ROPE VERTICALLY.
THE EXHAUST GAS OF PCH1000/PCH2000 PORTABLE
CAPSTAN PULLING/LIFTING WINCHESTM CONTAINS TOXIC
CARBON MONOXIDE. NEVER RUN THE ENGINE IN A CLOSED AREA WITHOUT PROPER
VENTILATION.
REPLACE ANY SAFETY LABELS THAT ARE DAMAGED,
ILLEGIBLE OR MISSING.
NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM, THE
ROPE GRABBING SYSTEM, THE ROPE ENTRY PULLEY OR
NEAR THE ROPE GUIDE WHEN THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR CLOTHES ARE NOT GOING TO GET
CAUGHT INTO THE WINCH MOBILE PARTS.
USE ONLY 12 MM TO 13 MM (1/2'') DIAMETER DOUBLE
BRAID PORTABLE WINCH CO. POLYESTER ROPE WITH THIS
WINCH.
NEVER PULL ROLLING OBJECTS THAT MIGHT ROLL OUT OF
YOUR CONTROL.
NEVER TRY TO MOVE FIXED OR OBSTRUCTED LOADS.
AVOID EXCESSIVE INCHING (E.G. GIVING SHORT PULSES
TO THE MOTOR.
ALWAYS INITIATE MOVEMENTS OF THE LOAD WITH THE
LOWEST AVAILABLE SPEED. THE ROPE SHALL BE TIGHTENED
AND SHALL NOT BE IN THE SLACK-CONDITION WHEN THE LOAD MOVEMENT BEGINS.
SIDE-PULL OF LOAD IS NOT ALLOWED WITH THE PORTABLE
CAPSTAN PULLING/LIFTING WINCH
KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR SET-UP IS ONLY AS RESISTANT AS
THE WEAKEST LINK. THIS IS WHY IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO
USE THE ADEQUATE ACCESSORIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOB TO BE DONE.
IN THIS CASE (LIFTING), IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A 10 TO 1 SAFETY FACTOR
FOR ALL ACCESSORIES.
2. Before first use.
2.1 Upon receiving the winch.
Inspect the box to detect any apparent damage. If there is damage
or missing parts, inform the carrier immediately.
2.2 Gasoline (petrol) powered lifting/pulling winches
(PCH1000 et PCH2000 only)
2.2.1 Engine oil.
Fill the Honda engine with SAE 10W-30, API SJ oil in the quantities
indicated below depending on your model.
PCH1000•: 250 ml
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PCH2000•: 580 ml
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Check the oil level on a horizontal surface. The oil level should rise
to the edge of the opening. For special applications and extreme
temperature conditions, refer to the Honda engine owner's manual.
2.2.2 Gasoline (petrol).
Do not use an oil/gasoline mixture; your PCH1000 or PCH2000
MD
portable capstan pull/lift winch is equipped with a four-stroke
engine.
Refer to the Honda engine owner's manual.
2.2.3
Refer to the Honda engine user manual for
start-up instructions.
FIRST USE: LET THE ENGINE RUN FIVE (5) MINUTES AT IDLE BEFORE
FIRST PULL.
Turn the engine on/off switch on.
PCH1000
Make sure to pull on the recoil starter in the axis of the rope outlet
(Figure below, Left). If you pull vertically (Figure below, Right) the
friction of the rope on the cover might damage the rope and the
cover.
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2.2.4
In certain areas, it is forbidden to use a gas (petrol) engine without a
spark arrestor. Check local regulations. An optional spark arrestor is
available from Portable Winch Co. and/or Honda Power Products
dealers
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Refer to the Honda engine user manual for the spark arrestor
cleaning instructions.
Engine start-up.
Spark arrestor.
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Insert the spark arrestor into the exhaust tube. Make sure the
holes are aligned;
Fasten lightly the metal screw provided with the appropriate
screwdriver.
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