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INTRODUCTION
Portable Winch Co.
wishes to thank you for purchasing a Portable
Capstan Winch
TM
.
This manual was written to help 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.
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Safety guidelines.
Portable Capstan Winches
TM
are designed to
pull non-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.
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 local authorities
for more 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.
1.3
Battery and charger.
(sold separately)
CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A DRY ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTED FROM THE WEATHER. DO NOT EXPOSE THE CHARGER OR THE BATTERY
TO RAIN.
NEVER CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A DAMP 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.
NEVER CARRY THE CHARGER HOLDING ITS WIRE.
IF THE TOOL IS USED INTENSIVELY OR 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.
NEVER UNPLUG THE CHARGER FROM THE MAINS BY
PULLING ON THE POWER CABLE.
NEVER CRUSH, DROP OR DAMAGE THE 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 A DAMAGED
BATTERY IMMEDIATELY USING AN APPROPRIATE METHOD.
WHEN THE BATTERY IS NOT IN USE, KEEP IT AWAY FROM
METAL OBJECTS SUCH AS: PAPER CLIPS, COINS, KEYS,
NAILS, SCREWS AND OTHER SMALL METAL OBJECTS.
DO NOT USE THE CHARGER IF IT IS DAMAGED. REPLACE
THE CHARGER OR ITS CABLES IMMEDIATELY.
KEEP THE CHARGER AND PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH
TM
AWAY FROM WATER, HEAT SOURCES (RADIATORS,
HEATERS, STOVES, ETC.), FLAMES AND CHEMICAL PRODUCTS.
NEVER USE ANY WIRELESS DEVICE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN
OPEN FLAME.
MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY IS SECURE IN THE CHARGER
BEFORE USING IT.
THE BATTERY WILL WARM UP SLIGHTLY DURING
CHARGING. THIS IS NORMAL AND DOES NOT INDICATE A
PROBLEM.
NEVER PLACE THE CHARGER IN A LOCATION EXPOSED TO
EXTREME TEMPERATURES (HOT OR COLD). IT WORKS BEST
AT AMBIENT TEMPERATURE.
WHEN THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED, UNPLUG THE
CHARGER FROM THE MAINS AND REMOVE THE BATTERY.
GKEEP THE BATTERY CLEAN, DRY AND FREE OF OIL AND
GREASE. ALWAYS USE A CLEAN CLOTH FOR ANY
CLEANING. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID, PETROL, OIL-BASED PRODUCTS OR ANY
SOLVENT TO CLEAN THE BATTERY.
1.3.1
Compatible batteries.
(sold separately)
ALL 80V AND 82V BATTERIES MADE BY GLOBE TOOLS MAY
BE USED WITH YOUR PCW3000-Li WINCH.
SYMBOL
MEANING
YOU WILL BE MORTALLY OR SEVERELY
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
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