Portable Winch PCW3000-Li Instrucciones De Operación página 22

3.7.2 Pulling
When pulling, position yourself so that you can see the
winch and the load. Pull on the line HORIZONTALLY. The
tension you exert on the line keeps the winch level.
NEVER WIND THE LINE 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.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM
DURING OPERATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THE LINE DOES NOT
CROSS THE LATTER. IF THIS OCCURS, RELEASE THE TENSION IN THE
LINE, STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KINK.
3.7.2.1 If the line slips
If the line slips on the drum while you are pulling, add a
turn of line around the drum (4
when the winch reaches its maximum capacity. A warning
will be audible and the LEDs will flash four times. You
should then repeat the installation (add pulleys) or "cradle"
the load (see next section).
3.7.2.2 To "cradle" the load
Pull sharply for a brief moment and release the tension in
the line. Then return the tension to the line and repeat as
required.
BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE LOAD
"CRADLING" METHOD. THIS METHOD MAY CAUSE RAPID WEAR TO
THE LINE DUE TO THE HEAT CREATED ON THE DRUM.
IF THE WINCH PULLS THE LINE AND THE
LOAD DOESN'T MOVE (OFTEN WHEN A VERY LONG LINE IS USED),
THIS MEANS THAT YOUR LINE IS STRETCHED AND THE BREAKING
POINT COULD QUICKLY BE REACHED AND THE ROPE COULD
SUDDENLY BE HEADING TOWARDS YOU.
SLOWLY RELEASE THE TENSION IN THE LINE BUT BEWARE OF THE
BUILT-UP TENSION: THE LINE MAY QUICKLY GET AWAY FROM YOU
CAUSING BURNS OR TAKING YOU TOWARDS THE WINCH.
3.7.2.3 To take a break during pulling
Slowly release the tension in the line and allow it to slide
over the drum.
NEVER ALLOW THE LINE TO SLIDE OVER
THE DRUM FOR MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS WHEN A LOAD IS
ATTACHED - THE HEAT CREATED BY THE FRICTION COULD MELT OR
DAMAGE THE LINE.
3.7.2.4 Maintaining the load without releasing the
tension
You must maintain the tension at the end of the line by
holding it or attaching it to a fixed object.
1) Turn off the engine;
th turn). The engine will stop
2) Complete two turns of line around the exit hook before
removing the tension from your hands.
3) Then do two half-knots around the exit hook.
3.7.2.5 To recommence pulling
You should release some of the tension before restarting the
winch's engine. Firstly, undo the two half-knots. Allow the line
to move slowly to release the tension. Then, whilst holding
the line in one hand, restart the engine. You can
recommence pulling.
3.7.2.6 If it is essential to keep the tension in the line at
startup
You can use a blocker or a Prusik knot connected to your
anchoring point to maintain the tension in the line.
3.7.2.7 If your line is too short
If your line is too short, you can connect two lines together:
1) Fig. 1, no.1: Use a bowline knot to link the two
lines together.
2) Fig. 1, no.2: Allow approx. 1 m (3') of line to
exceed the knot of the line pulling the load. This
length of line will be used for pulling when the knot
is undone.
3) Fig. 2: Stop the winch before the knots reach the
winch because the latter will not be able to pass
through and will cause the entanglement of the line.
4) Release the tension in the line. Attach the load to
a fixed point if necessary.
5) Untie the line's knot and use the remaining length (1 m
(3')) to wind it around the drum and restart the winch
again.
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