Portable-winch High Speed gas-powered pulling winch PCW5000-HS Manuel d'utilisateur

Portable Winch Co. PORTABLE CAPSTAN GAS-POWERED PULLING WINCHESTM PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS (High-Speed) USER MANUAL

10 AVOID INSTALLING THE SLING ON SHARP EDGES THAT MIGHT DAMAGE IT. WHETHER YOU ARE USING A POST, A TREE OR A STUMP, ALWAYS

11 AND WORKING PROPERLY. POSITION BLOCKS BEHIND THE WHEELS TO PREVENT ROLL BACK. 3.3.3 Using the winch support plate (PCA-1268) with squar

12 IF YOU NEED TO PULL DOWNWARD, YOU WILL NEED TO INSTALL EITHER A PULLEY OR A ROLLER TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE WINCH SUPPORT PLATE.

13 3.3.5.1 With the winch support plate (PCA-1268) After the installation of the tree/pole mount (section 3.3.5), follow these steps: 1) Figure 1

14 THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCHTM IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING PURPOSES. IMPORTANT: DON’T GO OVER THE ROPE ENTRY PULLEY OF THE WINCH WITH

15 3.5 Rope installation USING COMMON SENSE WHILE INSTALLING THE ROPE IS THE KEY TO A SECURE WINCH USAGE. The great variety of situations encount

16 3.6.1 Wrapping the rope on the capstan drum NEVER PUT YOUR HANDS ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM, THE ROPE GUIDE OR THE ROPE ENTRY PULLEY WH

17 3.6.2.2 To ''rock'' the load Pull the rope until the engine comes close to stalling and release the tension. Pull again on t

18 3.6.2.6 If you must keep tension on the rope at start-up You can install a rope grab device or a Prussik knot attached to your anchor point in o

19 4.0 Maintenance 4.1 Cleaning Once your job is done, you should clean and dry your winch. INSPECT THE WINCH, HOOKS, ROPE, KNOTS AND POL

2 Summary Introduction – p. 3 1.0 Safety guidelines – p. 3 1.1 Safety messages – p. 3 1.2 Labels – p. 3 1.2.1 Warning label – p. 3 1.2.2 Sound

20 5.0 Complementary information 5.1 Accessories A complete line of accessories is available. You will find the list on our website

21 5.4 CE Declaration of conformity DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We PORTABLE WINCH CO. of 1170 Thomas-Tremblay St.

22 5.5 Exploded view and parts list

23 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY 1 31-0010 HCS 1/2-13 X 6 - GR5 - ZN 1 2 35-0004 FLAT WASHER 1/2 - ZN 4 3 10-0098 BUSHING FOR SAFETY HOOK 2 4

24 5.6 Technical data PCW5000 and PCW5000-HS: Engine: 4-stroke Honda GXH-50 cc Gear box: Aluminum alloy Unit weight (dry): 16 kg (35 lb) Di

3 Introduction Portable Winch Co. wishes to thank you for purchasing a Portable Capstan WinchTM. This manual was written to help you m

4 1.2.2 Sound pressure level label The sound pressure level label is also positioned on the right side of the winch housing (figure 1). T

5 NEVER PULL ROLLING OBJECTS THAT MIGHT ROLL OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCHTM IS NOT INTENDED FOR LIFTING PURPOSES. NE

6 Make sure to pull on the recoil starter in the axis of the rope outlet (figure 1 below). If you pull vertically (figure 2 below) the friction of t

7 2.2.5 Spark arrestor In certain areas, it is forbidden to use a gas (petrol) engine without a spark arrestor. Check local regulations. An optio

8 STRETCH EQUALS DANGER! A stretched rope can recoil and cause serious burns as the rope leaves your hand. All ropes stretch: a longer one more t

9 3.2.2 Recommended hooks If you usually pull with a choker chain, use a grab hook (figure 1) or grab hook with latch (figure 2). If y