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900012 Rev. 01 | 09.2017
Commissioning and operation
Capstan winch 1800, 1200, 400
EN
Starting the motor
WARNING
Damage to health due to inhalation of the exhaust fumes!
The running motor produces exhaust fumes that cause serious
chronic health damage.
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Do not inhale the exhaust fumes.
Risk of injury if the starter handle is released!
If the starter handle is released suddenly, the pull-cord on the starter
handle can cause injuries or damage to the starter.
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Grasp the starter handle firmly when starting up.
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Never touch the pull-cord of the starter when starting up.
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Make sure that you always have the starter handle with pull-cord
under control, until the pull-cord has been safely wound into the
starter housing.
ATTENTION
Damage to the transmission of the capstan winch 1800!
If the gear lever is not in the initial position when the motor is started,
this can cause significant damage to the transmission.
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Before starting the motor, check that the gear is engaged and the
gear lever is behind the retaining collar.
Damage to the motor!
Pulling loads with a cold motor can damage the motor.
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After starting, allow the motor to idle for a few minutes until
warm before pulling any loads.