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3.4.4
On a slope.
3.5
Pulling a load.
3.5.1
Winding the line around the capstan drum.
1.
Thru entry hook then under the drum.
2.
Wrap the line around the drum (3 or 4 turns).
3.
Take the line behind the exit hook.
4.
Keep your distance from the winch (approx. 1 m) and pull slowly and
horizontally on the line until the line's slack is taken up and you feel
tension in the line.
5.
Inspect your installation to make sure that the anchoring of the
winch and the entry hook are aligned with the line.
6.
Check that the line does not rub against objects in its trajectory; if you
want to increase the pulling speed, press the speed button once or
twice again.
Note : A high speed reduces the battery’s operating time.
3.5.2
Pulling.
When pulling, position yourself so that you can see the winch and
the load. Pull on the line
HORIZONTALLY
. The tension you exert
on the line keeps the winch level.
3.5.2.1
If the line slips.
If the line slips on the drum while you are pulling, add a turn of line
around the drum (4th turn).
The engine will stop when the winch reaches
its maximum capacity. A warning will be audible and the
LEDs will flash four times. You should then repeat the installation
(add pulleys) or “cradle” the load (see next section).
3.5.2.2
To “cradle” the load.
Pull sharply for a brief moment and release the tension in the
line. Then return the tension to the line and repeat as required.
3.5.2.3
To take a break during pulling.
Slowly
release the tension in the line and allow it to slide over
the drum.
3.5.2.4
If it is essential to keep the tension in the line at startup.
You can use a blocker or a Prusik knot connected to your anchoring
point to maintain the tension in the line. You can also use a self-
locking pulley PCA-1271 or PCA-1272. They are particularly useful
for pulling rolling objects and for directional felling.
3.5.2.5
If your rope is too short.
If your line is too short, connect two lines together:
1. Fig. 1-1: Use 2 bowline knots to link your two lines together.
2. Fig. 1-2: Allow approx. 1 m (3') of line to exceed the knot of the line
pulling the load. This length of line will be used for pulling when the
knot is undone.
3. Fig. 2: Stop the winch before the knots reach the winch; they will not
be able to pass through and the line will become tangled.
4. Release the tension in the line.
Attach the load to a fixed point if necessary.
5. Untie the line's knot and use the remaining length to wind it
around the drum and restart the winch again.
BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE LOAD ''CRADLING''
METHOD. THIS METHOD MAY CAUSE RAPID WEAR TO
THE LINE DUE TO THE HEAT CREATED ON THE DRUM.
IF THE WINCH PULLS THE LINE AND THE LOAD DOESN'T
MOVE (OFTEN WHEN A VERY LONG LINE IS BEING
USED), THE LINE STRETCHES AND THE BREAKING POINT
MAY BE REACHED CAUSING IT TO SUDDENLY COME
BACK ON TO YOU. SLOWLY RELEASE THE TENSION IN
THE LINE BUT BEWARE OF THE BUILT-UP TENSION: THE
LINE MAY QUICKLY GET AWAY FROM YOU CAUSING
BURNS OR TAKING YOU TOWARDS THE WINCH.
DO NOT WRAP THE LINE AROUND YOUR HANDS OR
YOUR BODY! ALSO, BEWARE OF BUILT-UP TENSION
CLOSE TO YOU AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM THIS ACCUMULATION.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM DURING
OPERATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THE LINE DOES NOT
CROSS THE LATTER. IF THIS OCCURS, RELEASE THE
TENSION IN THE LINE, STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE
THE KINK.
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DO NOT PULL A LOAD DOWN A SLOPE TOWARDS THE
WINCH BECAUSE THE LOAD MAY SLIDE TOWARDS YOU
BEFORE YOU CAN STOP IT. IN THIS CASE, USE A PULLEY
AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SLOPE AND POSITION THE
WINCH FURTHER BACK AWAY FROM THE AXIS OF THE
LOAD.
CHECK THE POSITION OF THE WINCH, THE STATE OF THE
LINE, THE STRENGTH OF THE ANCHORING POINT,
KNOTS, HOOKS AND/OR SHACKLES TO AVOID INJURIES
AND MATERIAL DAMAGE.
WATCH THE ANCHOR WHILE WINCHING. POSITION
YOURSELF TO AVOID BEING HIT IF THE ANCHOR
MOVES.
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS CLOSE TO THE LINE GUIDE,
CAPSTAN DRUM AND GUIDE PULLEY WHEN THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
NEVER ALLOW THE LINE TO SLIDE OVER THE DRUM FOR
MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS WHEN A LOAD IS
ATTACHED - THE HEAT CREATED BY THE FRICTION COULD
MELT OR DAMAGE THE LINE.
