Portable Winch PCW3000 Mode D'emploi page 13

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 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.
Activate the engine's on/off switch.
PCW3000
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.
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2.2.4 Capstan drums
Your Portable Capstan Winch
drums.
PCW3000•: Drum 76 mm in diameter.
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PCW5000•: Drum 57 mm in diameter..
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● PCW5000-HS•: Drum 85 mm in diameter..
TM is equipped with a four-
PCW5000
PCW3000
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PCW5000
2
TM is equipped with the following
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 mainte-
nance 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
Contact us if you have any questions about rope types.
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
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RESISTANCE FOR THE LOAD TO BE PULLED.
STRETCHING = DANGER!
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. BE CAREFUL WHEN
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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
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AND DANGEROUS MANNER.
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE IT TO RELAX AND MOVE BACKWARDS
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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
EACH USE. IF IT SHOWS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF WEAR
(STRANDS CUT, EXCESSIVE ABRASION) THEN CHANGE IT.
IF YOUR LINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN IT. A DIRTY LINE CAN
QUICKLY BECOME DAMAGED AND CAUSE PREMATURE
WEAR OF PARTS WHICH COME INTO CONTACT WITH IT.
3.1.3 Recommended knots
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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A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE LINE BEFORE
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