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3.5.1
Winding the line around the capstan drum
1.
Start the engine and allow it to run idly for 30 seconds to warm up.
2.
Thread the rope thru the hook, over the pulley and then under the drum;
3.
Wrap the line around the drum (3 or 4 turns).
4.
Take the line behind the exit hook;
5.
Keep your distance from the winch (approx. 1 m) and pull
slowly and horizontally on the line until the line's slack is
taken up and you feel tension in the line;
6.
Inspect your installation to make sure that the anchoring of
the winch and the entry hook are aligned with the line;
7.
Check that the line is not rubbing against objects in its path;
8.
Increase the engine speed and pull on the line to start moving
the load.
3.5.2
Pulling
When pulling, position yourself so that you can see the winch and
the load. Pull on the line
HORIZONTALLY
. The tension you exert
on the line keeps the winch level.
3.5.2.1
If the line slips
If the line slips on the drum while you are pulling, add a turn of line
around the drum (4th turn). The engine will stall when the winch
reaches its maximum capacity. You should then review the
installation (add pulleys) or ''cradle'' the load (see next section).
3.5.2.2
To ''cradle'' the load
Pull until the engine nearly stalls and release the tension in the line.
Then return the tension to the line and repeat as required.
3.5.2.3
Taking a break during pulling
SLOWLY
release the tension in the line and allow it
to slide over the drum.
3.5.2.4
To maintain a load without releasing the tension
You must maintain the tension at the end of the line by holding it or
attaching it to a fixed object.
1.
Turn off the engine;
2.
Complete two turns of line around the exit hook before
removing the tension from your hands (Fig. 1 below);
3.
Then do two half-knots around the exit hook (Fig. 2 below).
3.5.2.5
To recommence pulling
Release some of the tension before restarting the winch's engine.
Firstly, undo the two half-knots. Allow the line to move slowly to
release the tension. Then, whilst holding the line in one hand,
restart the engine while pulling on the starter and increase the
engine speed. You can recommence pulling.
3.5.2.6
If it is essential to keep the tension
in the line at startup
You can use a blocker or a Prusik knot connected to your anchoring
point to maintain the tension in the line. You can also use a self-
locking pulley PCA-1271 or PCA-1272. They are particularly useful
for pulling rolling objects and for directional felling.
NEVER PLACE YOUR HANDS CLOSE TO THE LINE GUIDE,
CAPSTAN DRUM AND GUIDE PULLEY WHEN THE ENGINE
IS RUNNING.
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DO NOT WRAP THE LINE AROUND YOUR HANDS OR
YOUR BODY! ALSO, BEWARE OF BUILT-UP TENSION
CLOSE TO YOU AND MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE A SAFE
DISTANCE FROM THIS ACCUMULATION.
KEEP AN EYE ON THE CAPSTAN DRUM DURING
OPERATION AND MAKE SURE THAT THE LINE DOES NOT
CROSS THE LATTER. IF THIS OCCURS, RELEASE THE
TENSION IN THE LINE, STOP THE ENGINE AND REMOVE
THE KINK.
BE CAREFUL WHEN USING THE LOAD ''CRADLING''
METHOD. THIS METHOD MAY CAUSE RAPID WEAR TO
THE LINE DUE TO THE HEAT CREATED ON THE DRUM.
IF THE WINCH PULLS THE LINE AND THE LOAD DOESN'T
MOVE (OFTEN WHEN A VERY LONG LINE IS BEING
USED), THE LINE STRETCHES AND THE BREAKING POINT
MAY BE REACHED CAUSING IT TO SUDDENLY COME
BACK ON TO YOU.
SLOWLY RELEASE
THE TENSION IN
THE LINE BUT BEWARE OF THE BUILT-UP TENSION: THE
LINE MAY QUICKLY GET AWAY FROM YOU CAUSING
BURNS OR TAKING YOU TOWARDS THE WINCH.
NEVER ALLOW THE LINE TO SLIDE ON THE DRUM FOR
MORE THAN A FEW SECONDS WHEN LOADED - THE
HEAT GENERATED BY THE FRICTION MAY MELT OR
DAMAGE THE LINE.
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