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

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1.2 Labels

1.2.1 Serial number and warning label

The serial number and warning label is positioned on the right
side of the winch housing. Read the meaning of all four icons
(figure 1 to the right):

Read this instruction manual and Honda engine user’s
manual prior to using the winch.

2. Only use low-stretch rope. Minimum diameter: 12 mm

(1/2

’’). Maximum diameter: 13 mm (1/2’’).

3. Never place your hands near the moving parts while the

engine is running.

4. Never use the winch for lifting people.

1.2.1 Sound power level label

The sound power level label is also positioned on the right side
of the winch housing. The meaning of the icon in figure 1 to
the right is:

1. The guaranteed sound power level is 105 dB. We

recommend wearing hearing protection when using
your Portable Capstan Pulling/Lifting Winch

1.2.3

Rope ‘DANGER’ label

The rop

e ‘DANGER’ label is positioned on the top of the winch

housing. The meaning of the icon in figure 1 to the right is:

1. It is IMPERATIVE to use ONLY Portable Winch Co.

double braided polyester rope 12-

13 mm (1/2’’) with

buried eyed splice and a minimal breaking strength of
3150 kg (6945 lb).

1.2.4 Rope installation label

This label is positioned on the winch housing. It is a reminder
of how to install the rope on the PCH1000.