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The instructions provide instructions for use, for troubleshooting, and for
the avoidance of accidents.
Please follow the safety instructions provided and the regional regulations
for the operation of devices powered by internal combustion engines.
The Capstan Winch is designed exclusively as a portable rope hoist and
may not be mounted permanently.
Basic Safety Instructions:
• Never use the winch under the influence of drink or drugs.
• Make sure that the traction power connection points are firm.
• During operation, never attempt to touch the rope or rope guide with your
hand.
• Never stand near a taut rope.
• Operate the winch from the side at a safe distance (3-6 m).
• Pay attention that no part of your body comes into contact with the rope.
• Never wrap the rope around your hands.
• Make absolutely certain that people are not standing in your working area.
• If objects are being are pulled up a slope, make sure that no people are
standing behind the object.
• Never lift loads with this winch as it has no security mechanism that can
prevent the load from falling.
• Never use the winch to hoist people.
Safety Instructions regarding the Rope:
• Always use ropes with this Capstan Winch that have a low stretch factor, e.g.,
PET, polyester or Manila. Ropes with a high stretch factor, e.g., Polypropylene,
not only have a low melting point, they are also dangerous in maximum load si-
tuations and should not be used. Make sure that the rope used is in good condi-
tion and strong enough for the load being winched.
• This Capstan Winch is designed for ropes with a thickness of 8mm or 10mm.
• Warning! Stretching means danger. The longer the rope the greater the
stretch factor. The rope can suddenly be torn from your hands
with immense power, causing bad rope burns to your skin. For
this reason, always wear protective gloves. Always release the
rope tension slowly and carefully so that the rope can wind itself
back into the winch without pulling your hand into the inner wor-
kings of the machine.
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