Portable Winch High Speed gas-powered pulling winch PCW5000-HS - Manual (Page 17)

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3.6.2.2 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.
3.6.2.3 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.
3.6.2.4 How to maintain a load without releasing the tension
You may maintain tension on the end of the rope either by holding it or attaching it:
1) Shut the engine off;
2) Wrap the rope twice around the rope hook to relieve tension from your hands (figure 1);
3) Tie two half-knots around the rope hook (figure 2).
3.6.2.5 How to resume winching
You must release some tension before restarting the winch engine. First, untie the two half-
knots. Let go of some of the rope to release some tension. While holding the rope with one
hand, start the engine by pulling on the crank and pull the throttle up. You can now resume
winching.