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THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE OF
THIS DOCUMENT IS ENGLISH
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.
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.
DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE THE POTENTIAL DANGER.
1.2.
Environmental protection.
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.
1.3.1
Compatible Batteries.
Here is a non-exclusive list of compatible battery models:
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GREENWORKS PRO 80V – 2Ah.
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GREENWORKS PRO 80V – 4Ah.
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GREENWORKS COMMERCIAL 82V – 2.5Ah.
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GREENWORKS COMMERCIAL 82V – 5Ah.
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POWERWORKS 82V – 2.5Ah.
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POWERWORKS 82V – 5Ah.
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CRAMER 82V – 3Ah.
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CRAMER 82V – 6Ah.
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STIGA VOLTAGE 80V – 2.5Ah.
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STIGA VOLTAGE 80V – 4Ah.
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STIGA VOLTAGE 80V – 5Ah.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 82V MAX – 2Ah.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 82V MAX – 4Ah.
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BRIGGS & STRATTON 82V MAX – 5Ah.
Please consult our website www.portablewinch.info for the list of
compatible batteries or contact us.
80V AND 82V BATTERIES MADE BY GLOBE TOOLS CAN
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.
EYES PROTECTION.
HEARING PROTECTION.
WEAR GLOVES
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.
CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A DRY ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTED FROM THE WEATHER. DO NOT EXPOSE THE
BATTERY OR CHARGER TO RAIN.
NEVER CHARGE THE BATTERY IN A DAMP
ENVIRONMENT. USE THE CHARGER AT TEMPERATURE
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 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 ROOM TEMPERATURE.
WHEN THE BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED, UNPLUG THE
CHARGER FROM THE MAINS AND REMOVE THE
BATTERY.
KEEP THE BATTERY CLEAN, DRY AND FREE OF OIL AND
GREASE. ALWAYS USE A CLEAN CLOTH FOR
CLEANING. NEVER USE BRAKE FLUID, PETROL, OIL-
BASED PRODUCTS OR ANY SOLVENT TO CLEAN THE
BATTERY.
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