Portable Winch Gas-powered pulling/lifting winch PCH1000 - Manual (Page 9)

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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 optional spark arrestor is available from Portable Winch Co. and/or Honda
Power Products dealers.
Installation:
1) Figure 1: Insert the spark arrestor into the exhaust tube. Make sure the holes are aligned;
2) Figure 2: Fasten lightly the metal screw provided with the appropriate screwdriver.
Refer to the Honda engine user manual for the spark arrestor cleaning instructions.
Portable Winch Co. part number: PCA-1151
Honda part number: 350-2M7-801
3.0 Winch usage
MOST WINCHING SITUATIONS PRESENT POTENTIAL DANGERS!
3.1 Rope
STAY OUT OF THE WINC
H LINE’S PATH.
3.1.1 Rope type
USE ONLY LOW STRETCH 12 OR 13 MM (1/2’’) DIAMETER PORTABLE
WINCH CO. DOUBLE BRAIDED POLYESTER ROPE WITH A MINIMAL BREAKING POINT OF
3150 KG (6945 LB) WITH THIS WINCH. P
LEASE CONTACT US FOR OTHER ROPE TYPE’S
SUITABILITY.
DO NOT USE 3-STRAND POLYPROPYLENE YELLOW ROPE!
Polypropylene and polyethylene ropes are dangerous for winching because of their great
elasticity and low melt point.
Make sure the rope is not damaged and that it offers an adequate resistance to pull the
load.