Portable Winch Gas-powered pulling/lifting winch PCH1000 User Manual

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Introduction

Portable Winch Co. wishes to thank you for purchasing a PCH1000 Portable Capstan
Pulling/Lifting Winch

. This manual was written to help you make the best use of your new

winch and to use it in the most secure way. READ IT CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE
WINCH. For any problems or questions please refer to an authorized Portable Winch Co. dealer
or contact us directly.

1.0 Safety guidelines

The PCH1000 Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch

is designed for lifting objects at angles

up to vertical. It is fitted with a rope grabbing system that can maintain the load in position, and
provide stop and go operation. THE ROPE GRABBING SYSTEM IS NOT DESIGNED TO
STOP A FAST MOVING LOAD OR TO LIFT PEOPLE. The use of a lifting device implies
serious risks of injuries, property damage or even death. DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE ITS
POTENTIAL DANGER.

WHEN LIFTING, NEVER GO OVER THE RATED LIFTING CAPACITY (250 kg

(550 lb)) SINGLE LINE.

WHEN LIFTING, NEVER BYPASS THE ROPE GRABBING SYSTEM.

NEVER SHOCK LOAD THE SYSTEM.

NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT PROPER TRAINING AND SUPERVISION.

REMEMBER THE FIRST CAUSE OF ACCIDENT IS HUMAN ERROR. MAKE SURE EVERY
PERSON HAS RECEIVED THE APPROPRIATE TRAINING FOR THE JOB.

1.1 Safety messages

Your safety and the safety of others are very important. You will find important safety messages
in this manual. READ THEM CAREFULLY.

These security messages are warning you of potential injuries to either you or others. Every

safety message is preceded by a warning symbol

and one of the following terms:

DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.

These indicator words mean:

You WILL be MORTALLY or SEVERELY INJURED if you do not follow these

instructions.

You COULD be MORTALLY or SEVERELY INJURED if you do not follow

these instructions.

You COULD be INJURED if you do not follow these instructions.