Portable Winch High Speed gas-powered pulling winch PCW5000-HS - Manual (Page 16)

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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 WHEN THE
ENGINE IS RUNNING.
1) Start the engine and let it idle for
30 seconds to warm-up;
2) Run the rope OVER THE ROPE
KEEPER and the rope entry
pulley 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 behind the rope
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 pulley 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.
3.6.2 Winching
While winching, position yourself away from the winch in order to see both the winch and the
load. Pull HORIZONTALLY on the rope. The tension you exert on the rope will keep the winch
level. Do not operate with the winch tilted or the Oil Alert
™ will kick in.
DO NOT WRAP THE ROPE AROUND YOUR HANDS OR YOUR BODY!
ALSO BEWARE OF THE ROPE ACCUMULATING IN FRONT OF YOU; MAKE SURE YOUR
FEET DO NOT GET TANGLED IN IT.
CAREFULLY WATCH THE CAPSTAN DRUM DURING THE
OPERATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THE ROPE DOES NOT CROSS OVER ON IT. IF IT
HAPPENS, RELEASE THE TENSION ON THE ROPE AND STOP THE ENGINE WHILE
UNDOING THE CROSS OVER.
3.6.2.1 If the rope slips
If the rope slips on the drum while winching, add a fourth wrap of rope on the drum. When the
winch reaches its maximum capacity, the engine stalls. You then have to redo your set-up (add
pulleys) or ‘’rock’’ the load (see section 3.6.2.2).