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Introduction
Portable Winch Co. wishes to thank you for purchasing a PCW5000
Portable Capstan Winch
TM
.
This manual was written to help you make the best use of your new winch and to use it in the
most secure way.
Read it carefully before using the winch.
For any problems or questions
please refer to an authorized Portable Winch Co. dealer or contact us directly.
1.0 Safety guidelines
The PCW5000
Portable Capstan Winch
TM
is designed to pull
non-rolling objects
, usually at a
plus or minus 45 degree angle from the horizontal.
The use of a pulling device implies serious risks of injuries, property damage or even death.
Do
not underestimate its potential danger
.
1.1 Safety messages
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. You will find important safety messages
in this manual.
Read them carefully
.
These security messages are warning you of potential injuries to either you or others. Every
safety message is preceded by a warning symbol
and one of the following terms:
DANGER, ATTENTION or PRECAUTION.
These indicator words mean:
You WILL be MORTALLY or SEVERELY INJURED if you do not follow
these instructions.
You COULD be MORTALLY or SEVERELY INJURED if you do not
follow these instructions.
You COULD be INJURED if you do not follow these instructions.
