EN
3
3.1.2
Rope maintenance
3.1.3
Recommended knots
3.2
Anchoring the winch
OPTION
1
:
In
most
cases,
the
winch
is
anchored
to
a
fixed
object
using
a
polyester
sling
or
one
of
our
optional
anchors
and
the
line
is
attached
to
the
object
you
are
trying
to
move.
The
latter
is
moved
towards
the
winch
as
the
winch
pulls
the
line.
OPTION
2
:
Sometimes, the winch can be anchored to the object
you want to move and the line is attached to a fixed object. The
winch and the object being moved are then pulled towards the
line's anchoring point. This method is useful when you guide the
load while operating the winch.
Your winch is supplied with a polyester sling. To anchor the
winch, wind it around the anchoring point with the sling. Insert the
sling in each of the two safety hooks located on the back of the
winch (fig.1).
Place the winch in the direction of the load to be pulled. When the
winch is switched on, it will attempt to align itself with the load. The
friction of the sling against the anchor may prevent correct
alignment; in this case, release the tension in the line and move the
sling so that the tension is distributed over the two hooks equally.
We also offer a wide range of anchoring accessories for our
capstan winches. Visit
www.portablewinch.info
3.3
Oil level
The Honda GX-35 and GX-50 4-stroke are engines for all positions.
Therefore, it can be used at any angle without the engine stopping
during operation.
If the oil level exceeds the maximum level, there could be an
excessive amount of contaminants such as unburned fuel and
condensed water vapor. Drain and change the oil.
DO NOT USE A 3-STRAND YELLOW POLYPROPYLENE
LINE!
●
POLYPROPYLENE AND POLYETHYLENE LINES ARE DANGEROUS FOR
PULLING DUE TO THEIR ELASTICITY AND THEIR LOW MELTING POINT.
●
MAKE SURE THAT THE LINE IS NOT DAMAGED AND OFFERS ADEQUATE
RESISTANCE FOR THE LOAD TO BE PULLED.
STRETCHING = DANGER!
●
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. BE CAREFUL WHEN
RELEASING THE TENSION IN THE LINE.
●
ALL LINES STRETCH: INCREASED LENGTH: THE MORE THE LINE IS PULLED, THE
MORE IT STRETCHES.
●
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE THE LOAD TO MOVE IN AN UNEXPECTED
AND DANGEROUS MANNER.
●
STRETCHING THE LINE MAY CAUSE IT TO RELAX AND MOVE BACKWARDS
QUICKLY, PULLING YOUR HAND TOWARDS THE WINCH OR CAUSING
SEVERE BURNS. NEVER WIND THE LINE AROUND YOUR HAND.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES.
PERFORM A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE LINE BEFORE
EACH USE. IF IT SHOWS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF WEAR
(STRANDS
CUT,
EXCESSIVE
ABRASION)
THEN CHANGE IT.
IF YOUR LINE IS DIRTY, CLEAN IT. A DIRTY LINE CAN
QUICKLY
BECOME
DAMAGED
AND
CAUSE
PREMATURE WEAR OF PARTS WHICH COME INTO
CONTACT WITH IT.
You must attach the load to the
end of the line. Although a
simple knot may sometimes
suffice, we recommend using a
bowline knot (fig. 1). This knot
holds approximately 70% of the
line's capacity while most knots
reduce the line's capacity by
50% or more. Additionally, it
may be easy to untie even after
pulling a heavy load.
Even better, a double bowline
knot (fig. 2) allows you to
maintain approx. 75% of the
line’s capacity.
1
1
2
1
2
WHAT NOT TO DO
: WHEN YOU INSTALL THE SLING TO
ANCHOR THE WINCH, AVOID A FULL TURN AROUND
AN ANCHORING POINT (FIG, 2). THIS WILL PREVENT THE
WINCH FROM ALIGNING ITSELF WITH THE LOAD
CORRECTLY. THIS WILL ALSO APPLY UNEVEN TENSION
TO EACH OF THE HOOKS.
AVOID INSTALLING THE SLING ON SHARP CORNERS
WHICH ARE LIKELY TO DAMAGE THE POLYESTER SLING.
WHEN YOU USE A POLE, A TREE OR A STUMP AS AN
ANCHORING POINT, INSTALL THE SLING CLOSE TO THE
BASE.
ANCHORING AROUND A STUMP REQUIRES SPECIAL
ATTENTION TO AVOID THE SLING SLIPPING OFF THE TOP
OF THE STUMP.
ENSURE THAT THE ANCHORING POINT IS ABLE TO
WITHSTAND THE WINCHING WITHOUT BREAKING, BEING
EXTRACTED OR BECOMING DAMAGED.
