Portable Winch Gas-powered pulling/lifting winch PCH1000 - Manual (Page 6)

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NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM, THE ROPE
GRABBING SYSTEM, THE ROPE ENTRY PULLEY OR NEAR THE ROPE GUIDE WHEN THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
ALWAYS KEEP BYSTANDERS OUTSIDE THE WORKING AREA.
NEVER PULL ROLLING OBJECTS THAT MIGHT ROLL OUT OF YOUR
CONTROL.
NEVER TRY TO MOVE FIXED OR OBSTRUCTED LOADS.
AVOID EXCESSIVE INCHING (E.G. GIVING SHORT PULSES TO THE
MOTOR).
ALWAYS INITIATE MOVEMENTS OF THE LOAD WITH THE LOWEST
AVAILABLE SPEED. THE ROPE SHALL BE TIGHTENED AND SHALL NOT BE IN THE
SLACK-CONDITION WHEN THE LOAD MOVEMENT BEGINS.
SIDE-PULL OF LOAD IS NOT ALLOWED WITH THE PCH1000 PORTABLE
CAPSTAN PULLING/LIFTING WINCH
TM
.
KEEP IN MIND THAT YOUR SET-UP IS ONLY AS RESISTANT AS THE
WEAKEST LINK. THIS IS WHY IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO USE THE ADEQUATE
ACCESSORIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE JOB TO BE DONE. IN THIS CASE (LIFTING),
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A 10 TO 1 SAFETY FACTOR FOR ALL ACCESSORIES.
2.0 Before first use
2.1 Upon receiving the winch
Inspect the box to detect any apparent damage. If there is damage or missing parts, inform the
carrier immediately.
2.2 Is the engine ready to work?
2.2.1 Engine oil
Fill the Honda engine with a maximum of 0.25 litre of SAE 10W-30 API SJ oil. For special usage
or conditions such as extreme weather, refer to the Honda engine user manual. Check the oil
level on a horizontal surface. The oil level should be up to the edge of the opening.
2.2.2 Gas (petrol)
Fill the gas (petrol) tank with UNLEADED PETROL. Do not use oil/gas (petrol) mixture; your
Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch
TM
is equipped with a 4-stroke engine. Refer to the Honda
engine user manual.