0 before first use – Portable Winch High Speed gas-powered pulling winch PCW5000-HS User Manual
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NEVER PULL ROLLING OBJECTS THAT MIGHT ROLL OUT OF YOUR
CONTROL.
THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH
TM
IS NOT INTENDED FOR
LIFTING PURPOSES.
NEVER USE THE PORTABLE CAPSTAN WINCH
TM
TO LIFT PEOPLE.
ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES.
WE RECOMMEND WEARING HEARING PROTECTION.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CAPSTAN DRUM IMMEDIATELY AFTER
OPERATION AS IT WILL GET HOT AND BURN BARE SKIN.
2.0 Before first use
2.1 Upon receiving the winch
Inspect the box to detect any apparent damage. If there is damage or missing parts, inform the
carrier immediately.
2.2 Is the engine ready to work?
2.2.1 Engine oil
Fill the Honda engine with a maximum of 0.25 liter of SAE 10W-30 API SJ oil. For special usage
or conditions such as extreme weather, refer to page 7 of the Honda engine user manual. Check
the oil level on a horizontal surface. The oil level should be up to the edge of the opening.
2.2.2 Gas (petrol)
Fill the gas (petrol) tank with UNLEADED PETROL. Do not use oil/gas (petrol) mixture; your
Portable Capstan Winch
TM
is equipped with a 4-stroke engine. Refer to page 7 of the Honda
engine user manual.
2.2.3 Engine start-up
Refer to page 3 of the Honda engine user
manual for start-up instructions.
FIRST USE: LET THE ENGINE RUN FIVE (5)
MINUTES AT IDLE BEFORE FIRST PULL.
The engine on-off switch is located on the winch
housing, to the left of the handle (figure 1).