Portable Winch Gas-powered portable capstan winch PCW3000 - Manual (Page 15)

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3.5.2 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 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.
3.5.2.1 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
p
ulleys) or ‘’rock’’ the load (see section 3.5.2.2).
3.5.2.2 To
'' rock '' the load
Pull the rope until the engine comes close to stalling and release the tension. Pull again on the
rope to put tension and repeat as needed.
BE CAREFUL WITH THIS METHOD SINCE IT GENERATES HEAT AND
CAN WEAR THE ROPE QUICKLY.
IF THE WINCH IS PULLING THE ROPE BUT THE LOAD DOES NOT
MOVE (OFTEN THE CASE WHEN USING A VERY LO NG ROPE), IT’S BECAUSE YOUR
ROPE IS STRETCHING AND COULD REACH THE BREAKING POINT AND RECOIL
TOWARDS YOU. SLOWLY RELEASE THE TENSION ON THE ROPE BUT BEWARE OF THE
ACCUMULATED TENSION. YOU COULD GET BURNED FROM THE ROPE EXITING YOUR
HANDS QUICKLY OR BE PULLED TOWARDS THE WINCH.
3.5.2.3 How to pause while winching
SLOWLY release the tension on the rope and let it slip on the capstan drum.
DO NOT LET THE ROPE SLIP FOR MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS
ON THE DRUM WHILE IN TENSION
– THE HEAT CREATED BY THE FRICTION COULD
MELT OR DAMAGE THE ROPE.