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Introduction
Portable Winch Co. wishes to thank you for purchasing a
TM
Portable Capstan Winch
you get the best use of your new winch and to use it in the
most secure way.
PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE WINCH.
In case of any problems or questions, please refer to an
authorized Portable Winch Co. dealer or contact us directly.
1.
Safety guidelines
Portable Capstan Winches
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 danger.
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 security messages are warning you of potential
injuries to either yourself or others. Each safety message is
preceded by a warning symbol.
SYMBOL
YOU
WILL
INJURED IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS.
YOU COULD BE MORTALLY OR INJURED IF YOU
DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
YOU COULD BE INJURED IF YOU DO NOT
FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
READ THE USER GUIDE.
EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION.
GLOVES
1.2. Protection of the environment
End-of-life electrical products must not be
disposed of with household waste. Recycle
them through the establishments available.
Contact
the
information on recycling conditions.
The battery contains materials which are
harmful to you and the environment. It must be removed and
disposed of separately at a collection point that accepts
lithium-ion batteries.
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1.3. Battery and charger
FRENCH
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTED FROM THE WEATHER. DO NOT EXPOSE THE
CHARGER OR THE BATTERY TO RAIN.
ENVIRONMENT. USE THE CHARGER AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 7
AND 40 ºC (45 AND 104 ºF). TO REDUCE THE RISKS OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
ONLY USE THE CHARGER PROVIDED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO
CHARGE THE BATTERY; NEVER STORE THE TOOL OUTDOORS. HANDLE
THE CHARGER'S POWER CABLE WITH CARE.
WIRE.
UNDER EXTREME TEMPERATURES, BATTERY LEAKS MAY OCCUR. IF
THE LIQUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH YOUR SKIN, RINSE THE
AFFECTED AREA IMMEDIATELY WITH SOAPY WATER. IN CASE OF
CONTACT WITH YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH CLEAN WATER FOR AT LEAST
10 MINUTES THEN CONTACT A DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY. RESPECTING
THIS RULE WILL REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURIES.
MAINS BY PULLING ON THE POWER CABLE.
BATTERY. NEVER USE A BATTERY OR CHARGER THAT HAS BEEN
DROPPED, CRUSHED, RECEIVED A VIOLENT SHOCK OR BEEN DAMAGED
IN ANY WAY WHATSOEVER. A DAMAGED BATTERY RISKS EXPLODING.
DISPOSE
OF
APPROPRIATE METHOD.
AWAY FROM METAL OBJECTS SUCH AS: PAPER CLIPS, COINS, KEYS,
NAILS, SCREWS AND OTHER SMALL METAL OBJECTS.
DAMAGED. REPLACE THE CHARGER OR ITS CABLES IMMEDIATELY.
CAPSTAN WINCH
HEATERS, STOVES, ETC.), FLAMES AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
PRESENCE OF AN OPEN FLAME.
THE CHARGER BEFORE USING IT.
DURING CHARGING. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT INDICATE A
PROBLEM.
EXPOSED TO EXTREME TEMPERATURES (HOT OR COLD). IT WORKS
BEST AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
UNPLUG THE CHARGER FROM THE MAINS AND REMOVE THE BATTERY.
OIL AND GREASE. ALWAYS USE A CLEAN CLOTH FOR ANY CLEANING.
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NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID, PETROL, OIL-BASED PRODUCTS OR ANY
SOLVENT TO CLEAN THE BATTERY.
CHARGE
THE
BATTERY
NEVER CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A DAMP
NEVER CARRY THE CHARGER HOLDING ITS
IF THE TOOL IS USED INTENSIVELY OR
NEVER UNPLUG THE CHARGER FROM THE
NEVER CRUSH, DROP OR DAMAGE THE
A
DAMAGED
BATTERY
IMMEDIATELY
WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT IN USE, KEEP IT
DO NOT USE THE CHARGER IF IT IS
KEEP
THE
CHARGER
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AWAY FROM WATER, HEAT SOURCES (RADIATORS,
NEVER USE ANY WIRELESS DEVICE IN THE
MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY IS SECURE IN
THE BATTERY WILL WARM UP SLIGHTLY
NEVER PLACE THE CHARGER IN A LOCATION
WHEN THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED,
KEEP THE BATTERY CLEAN, DRY AND FREE OF
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