Tensioning The Steel Cable; Releasing The Tension Of The Steel Cable; Cleaning, Maintenance And Storing - Westfalia 81 19 94 Instruction Manual

Tensioning the Steel Cable

1. Press down the release spring (1) again in order to hook the release hook (2)
back into the rack wheel (3).
2. Operate the lever up and down in order to tension the steel cable.

Releasing the Tension of the Steel Cable

1. To release the tension of the steel cable, lift up the release spring (1).
2. Hold the lever (9) down until the release hook (2) pushes the locking hook
(4) up and disengages the locking hook (4). Now the rack wheel (3) is mov-
ing free and by operating the lever back, the tension will be released by one
notch of the locking hook (4).
3. Operate the lever up and down in order to release the tension one notch at a
time.
WARNING: While releasing the tension, avoid abrupt lever movements. Only
apply even and steady pressure to the lever! Never release the locking hook
while the load is not properly secured!
Maintenance, Cleaning and Storing
 If the hand power puller is used extensively, it should be examined and
lubricated by a qualified technician once a year.
 Do not try to repair the hand power puller yourself and do not disassemble it.
Have the hand power puller repaired by a professional only.
 Clean the housing of the hand power puller with a lightly moistened cloth.
 Before undertaking any inspection or maintenance work on the hand power
puller, make sure the power puller is released. Do not work on the power puller
under load!
 Keep the steel cable clean and well lubricated. Lubricate the cable from time to
time by applying a thin layer of grease resp. spray a thin layer of chain and
robe spray. Regularly lubricate all moving parts and keep the hand power
puller clean at all times.
 Store the hand power puller in a safe and dry place out of reach of children.
Inspect the unit at regular intervals. Only use original accessory and replace-
ment parts. Store the hand power puller indoors and protect it from dust, dirt
and extreme temperatures.
Operation
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