Oil Level - Portable Winch PCW3000 Mode D'emploi

Even better, a double bowline knot (fig. 2) allows you to maintain
approx. 75% of the line's capacity.
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3.2 Anchoring the winch
OPTION 1 : In most cases, the winch is anchored to a fixed object
using a polyester sling or one of our optional anchors and the line is
attached to the object you are trying to move. The latter is moved
towards the winch as the winch pulls the line.
OPTION 2 : Sometimes, the winch can be anchored to the object you
want to move and the line is attached to a fixed object. The winch and
the object being moved are then pulled towards the line's anchoring
point. This method is useful when you guide the load while operating
the winch. Your winch is supplied with a polyester sling measuring 2
meters. To anchor the winch, wind it around the anchoring point with
the sling. Insert each end of the sling in each of the two safety hooks
located on the back of the winch (fig. 1).
Place the winch in the direction of the load to be pulled. When the
winch is switched on, it will attempt to align itself with the load. The
friction of the sling against the anchor may prevent correct alignment;
in this case, release the tension in the line and move the sling so that
the tension is distributed over the two books equally.
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WHAT NOT TO DO: WHEN YOU INSTALL THE SLING TO
ANCHOR THE WINCH, AVOID A FULL TURN AROUND AN
ANCHORING POINT (FIG, 2). THIS WILL PREVENT THE WINCH FROM ALIGNING ITSELF
WITH THE LOAD CORRECTLY. THIS WILL ALSO APPLY UNEVEN TENSION TO EACH OF
THE HOOKS.
AVOID INSTALLING THE SLING ON SHARP
CORNERS WHICH ARE LIKELY TO DAMAGE
THE POLYESTER SLING. WHEN YOU USE A POLE, A TREE OR A
STUMP AS AN ANCHORING POINT, INSTALL THE SLING CLOSE TO THE BASE.
ANCHORING AROUND A STUMP REQUIRES SPECIAL
ATTENTION TO AVOID THE SLING SLIPPING OFF THE TOP OF
THE STUMP.
ENSURE THAT THE ANCHORING POINT IS ABLE TO
WITHSTAND THE WINCHING WITHOUT BREAKING, BEING
EXTRACTED OR BECOMING DAMAGED.
We also offer a wide range of anchoring accessories for our capstan
winches. Visit www.portablewinch.com
3.3

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PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS: The Honda GXH-50 engine is fitted
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with an Oil Alert system that automatically shuts off the ignition
when the oil level in the crankcase falls below a safe level.
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The Oil Alert system also stops the engine when the engine's
operating angle exceeds 20 degrees (± 4 degrees). Make sure that
your installation keeps the winch relatively horizontal during pulling
and when idling.
PCW3000: The Honda GX-35 4-stroke engine is an engine for all
positions. Therefore, it can be used at any angle without the engine
stopping during operation.
3.4 Installing the rope
THE CORRECT DIRECTION WHEN DEPLOYING THE LINE IS
THE KEY TO THE SAFE USE OF THE WINCH.
The wide range of situations encountered during pulling prevents us
from giving specific instructions for all situations; however, you should
consider the following points:
3.4.1 Rope
Use a line with a low elasticity in good condition with a minimum
diameter of 10 mm and a maximum diameter of 16 mm (or 12 -13
mm with the PCW3000) with good knots. We highly recommend the
bowline knot (see section 3.1.3). Use pulleys to divert the line and
increase the pulling power when the load approaches or exceeds the
winch's pulling capacity.
3.4.2 Pulley
The use of a pulley at a short-distance from the winch offers several
benefits:
Provides an angle allowing the load to be slightly raised to reduce
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friction;
● Maintains the winch in near horizontal position;
● Keeps the winch and the operator away from the load's trajectory.
3.4.3 Direction
Install the line so that it doesn't rub against any objects during pulling.
Try to install the line so that the front of the load is slightly raised.
Never pull downwards or through obstacles.
IN GENERAL, IF THE LINE TOUCHES THE GROUND DURING
PULLING THEN THE SETUP IS INCORRECT.
3.4.4 On a slope
DO NOT PULL A LOAD DOWN A SLOPE TOWARDS THE
WINCH BECAUSE THE LOAD MAY SLIDE TOWARDS YOU
BEFORE YOU CAN STOP IT. IN THIS CASE, USE A PULLEY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE
SLOPE AND POSITION THE WINCH FURTHER BACK AWAY FROM THE AXIS OF THE
LOAD.
3.5 Pulling a load
CHECK THE POSITION OF THE WINCH, THE STATE OF THE
LINE, THE STRENGTH OF THE ANCHORING POINT, KNOTS,
HOOKS AND/OR SHACKLES TO AVOID INJURIES AND MATERIAL DAMAGE.
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