Textron PT-3500, Operator'S Manual

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Revolution Series PT-3500 / PT-7500 Puller Tensioner Page 59
Operation
Pulling Operations

Continue to
monitor the line
speed
and
tension, and the
footage counter. Adjust line
tension as needed using the rotation control
knob.

Once the rope end reaches within sight of the
drum, begin to slow the line speed by pushing
forward slowly on the joystick.

Once the rope end reaches within its last
several feet of length, bring the drum to a
complete stop by placing the joystick control
in the neutral position with the joystick
trigger released, and the hydraulic drum
brake will set.

Once the
conductor is
safely tied off,
the
operator
may need to
provide slack on
the
pulling
line/old conductor to detach the rope/old
conductor end from the new strung
conductor. To do this, depress the joystick
trigger then pull back slightly on the joystick,
bringing it out of neutral, and then pause for
about three seconds for the brake to release.
Once the brake releases, with the joystick
trigger still depressed, cross over neutral by
pushing the joystick forward. Once the
joystick has crossed over neutral, release the
joystick trigger, and continue slowly moving
the joystick forward to begin forward payout
drum rotation. Once enough slack is
generated, the operator can place the joystick
back into the neutral position with the
joystick trigger released to stop the drum and
set the brake.
NOTE: To stop drum rotation at any time, return the
joystick control to the center neutral position with
the joystick trigger released, and the hydraulic
drum brake will set.
CAUTION: Before handling any pilot, pulling, or
conductor lines attached to this machine, the
operator must ensure that the hydraulic drum brake
is set and that the joystick is in the neutral position
with the joystick trigger released.
CAUTION: Before handling any pilot, pulling, or
conductor lines attached to this machine, the
operator must ensure that the hydraulic drum brake
is set and the joystick is in the neutral position with
the joystick trigger released.