Portable Winch Gas-powered portable capstan winch PCW3000 - Manual (Page 14)

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3.4.3 Direction
Install the rope in such a way that it does not rub against other objects. Try to set-up the rope so
that the front of the load is slightly lifted. Do not pull downwards or through an obstruction.
Generally, if the rope touches the ground while pulling, your installation is incorrect.
3.4.4 On a hill
DO NOT PULL A LOAD DIRECTLY TOWARD THE WINCH IN A
DOWNWARD SLOPE SINCE IT COULD SLIDE WITHOUT YOU BEING ABLE TO STOP IT.
IN THAT SITUATION, USE A PULLEY AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HILL AND POSITION THE
WINCH OUTSIDE OF THE LOAD
’S PATH.
3.5 Pulling a load
CHECK WINCH POSITION, ROPE CONDITION, SOLIDITY OF THE
ANCHOR POINT, KNOTS, CARABINERS OR SHACKLES IN ORDER TO PREVENT
INJURIES OR MATERIAL DAMAGE.
3.5.1 Wrapping the rope on the capstan drum
NEVER PUT
YOUR HANDS ON THE CAPSTAN
DRUM, THE ROPE GUIDE OR THE
ROPE ENTRY HOOK WHEN THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
1) Start the engine and let it idle for
30 seconds to warm-up;
2) Run the rope into the rope entry
hook and under the drum (figure
1, no. 1);
3) Wrap the rope around the drum
(3 or 4 turns) (figure 1, no. 2);
4) Bring the rope in the rope exit
hook (figure 1, no. 3);
5) Stand about 1 m ( 3’) from the
winch and pull gently and horizontally on the rope to get the slack until you feel the
tension rising on the rope;
6) Look at your set-up to make sure that the winch anchor and the rope entry hook are
aligned with the rope;
7) Check that the rope does not rub against objects along the path;
8) Pull the throttle up and start winching.