User guide

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Summary
Introduction – p. 3
1.0 Safety guidelines – p. 3
1.1 Safety messages – p. 3
1.2 Labels – p. 4
1.3 Safety information – p. 5
2.0 Before first use – p. 6
2.1 Upon receiving the winch – p. 6
2.2 Is the engine ready to work? – p. 6
2.2.1 Engine oil – p. 6
2.2.2 Gas (petrol) – p. 6
2.2.3 Engine start-up – p. 7
2.2.4 Capstan drum – p. 7
2.2.5 Spark arrestor – p. 9
3.0 Winch usage – p. 9
3.1 Rope – p. 9
3.1.1 Rope type – p. 9
3.1.2 Rope usage – p. 10
3.1.3 Rope inspection and maintenance – p. 10
3.2 At the end of the rope – p. 13
3.2.1 Recommendations – p. 13
3.2.1.1 Pulling – p. 13
3.2.1.2 Lifting – Rope with buried eyed splice – p. 13
3.3 Winch anchors – p. 14
3.3.1 Using the polyester sling – p. 14
3.3.2 Using the hitch plate winch anchor for tow balls – p. 15
3.3.3 Using the winch support plate with square tubing – p. 15
3.3.4 Using the winch support plate with Heck-Pack system and winch support plate adaptor – p. 16
3.3.5 Using the tree/pole mount with anchor strap – p. 17
3.3.5.1 With the winch support plate – p. 17
3.3.5.2 With the vertical pull winch support – p. 18
3.3.6 Using the vertical pull winch support with square tubing – p. 19
3.4 Moving a load – p. 21
3.4.1 Installing the rope on the Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch
TM
– p. 23
3.4.2 Lifting – p. 23
3.4.2.1 Communications – p. 24
3.4.2.2 Load lifting charts – p. 25
3.4.2.3 Lifting operation – p. 26
3.4.2.4 Lowering a load – p. 26
3.4.2.5 Sending the rope back down – p. 28
3.4.3 Pulling – p. 28
3.4.3.1 Releasing the tension – p. 28
3.5 Oil Alert
TM
system – p. 29
4.0 Complementary information – p. 29
4.1 Accessories – p. 29
4.2 Serial number localization – p. 29
4.3 Warranty – p. 30
4.4 CE declaration of conformity – p. 31
4.5 Exploded view and parts list – p. 32
4.6 Technical data – p. 34
4.7 Noise emissions – p. 34
4.8 Inspection – p. 34
4.8.1 Initial inspection and test – p. 35
4.8.1.1 Engine – p. 35
4.8.1.2 Winch operation – p. 35
4.8.2 Daily inspection and test – p. 37
4.8.3 Frequent inspection (every 25 hours of operation) – p. 38
4.8.4 Periodic inspection (every 100 hours of operation) – p. 38
4.8.5 Winches not in regular service – p. 40
4.9 Manufacturer – p. 32
Schedule I: Periodic inspection Log Sheet (every 100 hours of operation) – p. 41
Schedule II: Inspecting the rope log sheet (every day) – p. 43