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LTHE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT IS
FRENCH
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.
1. Safety guidelines.
The Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch
TM
are designed for lifting
objects at angles up to vertical. It is fitted with a rope grabbing system
that can maintain the load in position, and provide stop and go
operation.
THE ROPE GRABBING SYSTEM IS NOT DESIGNED TO
STOP A FAST MOVING LOAD OR TO LIFT PEOPLE .
The use of a lifting device implies serious risks of injuries, property
damage or even death.
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE ITS 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.
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 Labels.
1.2.1 Serial number label.
The serial number label can be found on the right side of the
winch's gearbox. In addition to the winch’s serial number, the
fundamental specifications of your model are also found there.
1.2.2 Hearing protection label.
(PCH1000/2000 only)
We recommend wearing hearing
protection when using the Portable
Capstan Winch
TM
.
1.2.3 Rope 'DANGER' label.
The rope 'DANGER' label is
positioned on the top of the winch
housing. The meaning of that label is
the following:
It is IMPERATIVE to use ONLY
Portable Winch Co. double braided
polyester rope 12-13 mm (1/2'') with
buried eyed splice and a minimal
breaking strength of 3,150 kg (6,945
lb).
1.2.4 Rope installation label.
This label is positioned on the winch
housing. It is a reminder of how to
install the rope on the Portable
Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch
TM .
1.2.5 Winch speed versus drum diameter label.
(PCH1000 only)
This label is positioned on the
PCH1000 winch housing.
The
meaning is that if the 57 mm drum
is installed, the maximum speed
of the winch is 12 meters per
minute and if the 85 mm drum is
installed, the maximum speed is
18 meters per minute.
1.2.6 Safety information.
MOST WINCHING SITUATIONS PRESENT POTENTIAL
DANGERS!
HAVING GOOD LOGIC WHEN MOVING A LOAD IS THE
KEY TO SAFE USE OF THE WINCH.
NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING AND
SUPERVISION. REMEMBER:
THE FIRST CAUSE OF ACCIDENT
IS HUMAN ERROR . MAKE SURE EVERY PERSON HAS RECEIVED THE APPROPRIATE
TRAINING FOR THE JOB.
NEVER LET SOMEONE WITHOUT TRAINING USE THE
PORTABLE CAPSTAN PULLING/LIFTING WINCH
TM
. MAKE
SURE THE USER KNOWS ABOUT THE SAFETY AND USAGE PROCEDURES AND HAS
READ THIS MANUAL AND THE HONDA ENGINE USER MANUAL (PCH1000/2000) . THE
OPERATOR SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPERATE A LIFTING DEVICE AND BE AWARE OF ALL
ASPECTS OF SUCH OPERATIONS. HE SHOULD ALSO BE AWARE OF LOCAL
REGULATION.
FAMILIARIZE YOURSELF WITH THE PRODUCT AND THE
SAFETY GUIDELINES BEFORE WORKING WITH THE WINCH
.
INFORM ALL USERS OF THE SAFETY GUIDELINES AND USAGE
PROCEDURES.
DO NOT LET CHILDREN USE THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN
PULLING/LIFTING WINCH
TM
. KEEP CHILDREN AND ANIMALS
AWAY FROM THE WORK AREA.
WHEN LIFTING , NEVER GO OVER THE RATED LIFTING
CAPACITY IN SINGLE LINE (250 KG/550 LB WITH THE
PCH1000 AND PCT1800 OR 450 KG/990 LB WITH THE PCH2000).
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.
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