Portable Winch High Speed gas-powered pulling winch PCW5000-HS - Manual (Page 7)

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2.2.5 Spark arrestor
In certain areas, it is forbidden to use a gas (petrol) engine without a spark arrestor. Check local
regulations. An optional spark arrestor is available from Portable Winch Co. and/or Honda
Power Products dealers.
Installation:
1) Insert the spark arrestor into the exhaust tube. Make sure the holes are aligned (figure 1);
2) Fasten lightly the metal screw provided with the appropriate screwdriver (figure 2).
Refer to page 10 of the Honda engine user manual for the spark arrestor cleaning instructions.
Portable Winch part number: PCA-1151
Honda part number: 350-2M7-801
3.0 Winch usage
MOST WINCHING SITUATIONS PRESENT POTENTIAL DANGERS!
3.1 Rope
STAY OUT OF THE WINCH LINE ’S PATH.
3.1.1 Rope type
Use only low stretch rope. We recommend using double-braided polyester rope with a
minimum diameter of 10 mm (3/8''). Maximum rope diameter is 16 mm (5/8"). For most
situations, we recommend using 12 mm (1/2'') double-braid polyester rope. Please contact us for
other rope types suitability.
DO NOT USE 3-STRAND POLYPROPYLENE YELLOW ROPE!
Polypropylene and polyethylene ropes are dangerous for winching because of their
great elasticity and low melt point.
Make sure the rope is not damaged and that it offers an adequate resistance to pull the
load.