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Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Items #61136, #61137, #61138 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
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Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 6 Before Each Use ............................ 6 Operating Instructions .......................... 6 Maintenance ............................13 Troubleshooting ..........................14 Parts Diagram ............................14 Parts List ..............................
Intended Use The Strongway Cable Puller is constructed of heavy-duty steel and features powerful hand-crank ratchet action and an automatic notch-at-a-time let-down release. The cable puller is great for use in workshops, farms and ranches, construction environments, home projects, and for automotive use.
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of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. The product can create sparks, which may ignite the flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Do not allow the product to come into contact with an electrical source. The tool is not insulated and contact will cause electrical shock. ...
Specific Operation Warnings ⚠WARNING Do not exceed the rated load capacity of 4,009 lbs. Do not use for vertical lifting. Do not use to transport people or animals. Inspect the cable puller before each use. Do not use if is damaged or malfunctioning in any way. ...
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damage the puller. Do not operate the puller with less than 3 wraps of cable on the spindle. Always use an adequate sling, eyebolt, or other accessory attached to the load to be pulled. Make sure there is positive engagement of the puller hook to the load. ...
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3. Release Cable. To allow the cable to run freely, squeeze up the stop pawl trigger. Walk with the cable puller back to the anchor point. 4. Release Stop Pawl Trigger. Once you reach the anchor point, release the stop pawl trigger and make sure it is fully engaged back into the ratchet sprocket.
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Pulling the Load 1. Engage Drive. To begin pulling the load, the drive will have to be engaged. Push the drive pawl spring into the down position which will enable the main ratchet drive pawl to engage with the ratchet drive sprocket. 2.
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3. Pull Load. Keep moving the lever handle back and forth until the load is pulled to the desired position. 4. Secure Load. Make sure you secure the load that has been pulled so it does not move when the tension is released.
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Releasing the Tension After Pulling 1. Disengage Ratchet Drive. First push the drive pawl spring into the up position to disengage the main ratchet drive. This will loosen the cable. 2. Push Lever Handle. Push the lever handle completely over to the anchor hook side. This will force the spring-loaded stop pawl mechanism pin down.
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3. Loosen Cable. Now that the cable tension is eased, squeeze up the stop pawl trigger to release it from the cam and gently pull back on the puller to loosen the cable further. 4. Push Drive Pawl Spring. Leave the load hook attached to the load you have pulled and push the drive pawl spring into the down position.
5. Wind Cable. Hold the anchor hook in one hand and gently pull against the load while moving the lever handle back and forth to rewind the cable back onto the drum. Maintenance Maintain the cable puller by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the following recommended procedures.
Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance. Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action Hard to operate Lack of oil Lubricate the cable puller as the maintenance Parts Diagram Parts List Part Number...
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
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Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 16 of 16...
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