EDER Powerwinch 500 User manual

by
Eder Maschinenbau GmbH
GB Owner's Manual

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Contents
Symbols 3
Technical data 3
Field of use 4
Safety regulations 4
Fuel and filling the tank 5
Engine oil 5
Slings and rope guide 5
Safety instruction for fastening EDER Powerwinch 500 6
Starting and Stopping the EDER Powerwinch 500 7
Adjusting idle and half throttle position 7
Guidelines for the use of pulleys 8
Service and maintenance 8
Recycling 9
Spare part list 10
Spare part list motor 11
Declaration of Conformity 12
Equipment for EDER Powerwinch 500 13
Attention!
Risk of hearing loss:
During the use of this machine the operator is permanently exposed to a noise level of 106db.
Dear Customer, thank you for choosing a quality product from Eder Maschinenbau GmbH. For the correct use of
the device and to avoid accidents, please read the instructions carefully. Ignoring the safety instructions can
result in serious injuries! This document provides the various inspection and maintenance procedures which
enables the smooth operation of this device.
Eder Maschinenbau GmbH
Schweigerstraße 6
38302 Wolfenbüttel
www.eder-maschinenbau.de
www.eder-powerwinch.com
[email protected]
phone: [phone]

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Symbols
Notes , danger and warning
The transport of
persons is prohibited.
Read the instructions carefully
before using the device
The use in closed rooms is
prohibited.
During operation, wearing of
personal protective equipment
is required.
Refuelling the hot
Motor is prohibited
Warning!
Flammable Substances
Presence of people under downhill
loads is prohibited.
Technical data
Weight (no rope)
8,5 kg
Length
33 cm
Width
29 cm
Height
26 cm
Gears
no
Transmission ratio
1:156
Traction
Max. 500kg
Speed
Max. 12m/min
Motor details
Type
Air-cooled, 4-Stroke
Power
1 Kw / 1.3 Hp
Cylinder Capacity
35,8 cm³
Motor Speed
Max. 7000 rpm
Carburettor
Diaphragm Carburettor Walbro WYK 60 Primer Type
Tank capacity
0,58 l
Clutch
Centrifugal
Noise level
106 dB (A)
Rope (equipment)
Material
Synthetik rope
Diameter
8mm –12mm
Length
Unlimited
Strength
Min. 2400 daN

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Field of use
The EDER Powerwinch 500 is the lightest among
the Eder-Powerwinches thus enabling easy
handling and smooth running. It is powered by a
Honda 4-stroke engine that can operate in any
position. It can be operated using a light weight
synthetic rope of any length, the rope can be
transported or stored with ease using the transport
bag.
Some of the applications of EDER Powerwinch 500
include:
Forest:
Pull heavy loads in places that cannot be accessed
by heavy machineries and supports tree falling
operations
Rescue Operations:
Rescue vehicles that endured an accident and also
stuck vehicles
Hunting:
Aids in movement of hunted animal carcass
Construction:
Transportation of construction materials, Enables
the safe and controlled movement of wires and
pipes
Military use, Fire Department, Relief Operations
The winch should not be used for tree climbing, in
rescue operations at heights or hoisting suspended
loads.
Safety regulations
1. Read carefully the instructions for use of the
device. Pay attention to all warnings and safety
instructions. Keep this manual for future
reference.
2. The operator of the EDER Powerwinch 500
must be at least 18 years old and know how to
tie ropes correctly. Under the supervision of a
major, minors (16 years old) can use the
devise.
3. Never use the winch when you are tired, ill
irritable, under the influence of sedatives,
sleeping pills, alcohol or drugs.
4. During operation, wear protective shoes and
gloves. Also use eye, ear and head protection.
5. Fuel needs to be handeled with caution.
Remove spilled fuel before starting the engine.
Keep the device at least 3 meters away from
the refilling place.
6. Eliminate all sources of sparks or flames (for
example, cigarettes, open flame or spark
producing tools) from the area where the fuel is
mixed, poured, or stored.
7. Smoke neither during fuelling nor while working
with the device.
8. Before using the EDER Powerwinch 500 the
operating conditions should be checked. Pay
special attention to all nuts and bolts, make
sure they are in position and properly tightened.
9. Do not use the EDER Powerwinch 500 if
damage on the device or the equipment is
detected.
10. Use appropriate tools for maintenance and
setting up.
11. Safety and protective devices must not be
modified or removed.
12. Keep the rope away from sharp edges. A
damaged rope is very dangerous.
13. Staying under floating or sloping loads and
inside the rope angle (see Fig. 1 and 2) is
prohibited.
14. Existing obstacles in the work area must be
removed before starting work.
15. The EDER Powerwinch 500 must be fastened
on a suitable object so that it can move freely.
Note: The anchor point must have at least
double the full winch load. To fasten the EDER
Powerwinch500 use only the textile slings rated
WLL 2000kg.
16. The operator must view the entire workspace.
17. During the winching operation no mechanical
part of the EDER Powerwinch 500 should be
blocked. The throttle should be opened and
closed only by the operator´s rope.
18. During operation the engine tends to be loud
(106db), hence the acoustic signals (e.g.
shouting) may not be audible
19. The EDER Powerwinch 500 should not be used
for dynamic loads: The rope must always be
under tension during the operation so that the
load cannot swing or fall.
The danger zones in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 need to be
cleared before starting winching operation. The
operator should always be positioned 5m from the
winch.

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Further guidance on safe forestry rope work can be
found for example under:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/FCTG001.pdf/$FILE/
FCTG001.pdf
or
http://publikationen.dguv.de/dguv/pdf/10002/i-
8627.pdf
Fig. 1: Danger zone in case of failure of the anchor
or rope
Fig. 2: Danger zone in case of pulley failure (if
used)
Fuel and filling the tank
The EDER Powerwinch 500 is powered by a
4-stroke engine:
Attention
Engine can only run with unleaded gas
Do not use gasoline that has been stored longer
than two year.
Gasoline is extremely flammable and can be
explosive under certain conditions, creating the
potential for serious burns. Turn the ignition switch
to “OFF” (Fig. 10). Do not smoke. Make sure the
area is well-ventilated and free from any source of
flame or sparks; this includes any appliance with a
pilot light. Never fill the tank completely to the top –
not over 3/4. If the tank is filled completely to the
top, heat may cause the fuel to expand and
overflow through the vents in the tank cap.
After refuelling, make sure the tank cap is closed
securely. If gasoline is spilled on the fuel tank, wipe
it off immediately.
Engine oil
Use a 4-stroke automotive oil that meets or
exceeds the API service classification SJ, SL or
equivalent e.g. SAE 10W-30.
Before each use of the winch check the engine oil
level.
To avoid overfilling or underfilling, be sure the
engine is in a level position.
Fig. 3: Oil refilling
Slings and rope guide
The EDER Powerwinch 500 should be anchored to
a firm standing object (such as a tree) strong
enough to withstand at least a 1000 kg force,
using a round sling rated at least WLL 1000 kg (or
similar textile sling of the same strength) threaded
through the winch’s anchor eye. The winch must
still be free to move (Fig. 4).

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Fig. 4: EDER Powerwinch 500 in working position
The object to be pulled can be attached to the
longest available rope (or preferably an endless
rope). The rope should be guided through the rope
hook and then looped anti-clockwise at least 3-5
times around the capstan (depending on rope
diameter).
During pulling the throttle lever, guide the rope
through the rope clamp and around the white guide
roller (Fig. 5).
Fig. 5: Guiding the rope through the clamp
When setting the winch up like this, take great care
to ensure that the loops on the capstan are neatly
alongside each other and never over one another,
as that will cause a jam as soon as you start
winching.
To start the winching operation, the operator should
stand at a 90º angle to the winching direction and at
least 5 metres away from the EDER Powerwinch
500 so the whole operation, both winch and load,
can be carefully and continuously observed. Then
pull the rope but only with sufficient force to open
the throttle and achieve the required winching
speed.
Please note: During the winching operation the
rope must slide smoothly around the capstan so
rope entering the winch can be taken up. Do not
pull the rope excessively as this will only increase
friction and cause unnecessary wear on the rope.
Should there be insufficient traction, make one or
two more turns around the capstan. Also note that
pulling hard on the end rope will not increase the
EDER Powerwinch 500 traction power!
When winching a load up a slope there is no danger
of it slipping back because the rope is held in the
zero throttle position by the cable clamp (Fig. 5).
Careful control on the throttle allows loads to be
positioned exactly as required. Once tension is off
the winch rope, the operator’s end of the rope can
be carefully removed from the cable clamp.
The EDER Powerwinch 500 should always be
positioned above the level of the load’s fixing point,
to avoid the risk of the load being pushed into the
ground (Fig. 4).
Safety instruction for fastening EDER
Powerwinch 500
The fastener eye is not constructed to fix the winch
with a hook, a shackle or any other metal objects.
These objects can cause damage at the winch and
disabling the safety devices.
Attention
Only use textile slings to fasten the EDER
Powerwinch 500. Use only the fastening eye.
See figure 6 to 7 for the wrong and the correct
fastening of EDER Powerwinch 500.
Fig. 6: wrong fastening the EDER Powerwinch 500
Load
Operator

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Fig. 7: Correct fastening the EDER Powerwinch 500
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Starting and Stopping the EDER
Powerwinch 500
Before starting the EDER Powerwinch 500 fix it in
the working position and push the primer (Fig. 8b) 3
to 7 times to fill the fuel into the carburettor. Move
the choke lever to the closed position (Fig. 9) and
switch the short circuit button on to “I” (Fig. 10).
Fig. 8: motor of EDER Powerwinch 500
Fig. 9: Choke
Fig. 10: short circuit button
Pull the starter handle firmly (Fig. 8e) until the motor
starts.
If the choke lever was moved to the CLOSED
position to start the engine, gradually move it to the
OPEN position as the engine warms up.
WARNING: When restarting a warm motor do not
switch the choke lever to the closed position.
To stop the motor keep the rope slack and the
throttle sets immediately to idle. Allow the motor to
cool by running on idle for a few seconds. Then turn
the circuit breaker off to “O” (Fig. 10) and the motor
stops.
Adjusting idle and half throttle
position
If the engine runs on idle the winch´s capstan
should not rotate. But if the idle speed is too large,
and the winch´s capstan rotates, adjust the idle
speed by turning the setting screw anti-clockwise
until the capstan stops (Fig. 11). The Bowden cable
can also be adjusted so that the idle and full throttle
is influenced (Fig.12).
Fig. 11: Adjusting idle

open
closed
on
off
a
b
c
e
d
Adjusting idle

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Fig. 12: Adjusting bowdencable
Guidelines for the use of pulleys
When a pulley is used the traction power of the
EDER Powerwinch 500 is doubled.
Max traction power of EDER Powerwinch 500: 5kN
Max traction power with pulley: 10kN
Note the minimum and maximum rope diameter for
the pulley and the winch (Ø8mm-12mm).
If using the same round textile sling for the pulley as
for fixing the winch then guide the sling around the
tree and through the pulley´s eyelet and secure it
with a load hook.
Check before starting work that the dangerous zone
is cleaned (Fig. 2).
Make sure the danger zone is cleaned at the start
of operation.
Further guidance on safe forestry work with pulley
can be found under:
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/pdf/FCTG001.pdf/$FILE/
FCTG001.pdf
or
http://publikationen.dguv.de/dguv/pdf/10002/i-
8627.pdf
Service and maintenance
Before starting work the EDER Powerwinch 500
should be checked for safety. If there are any
defective parts do not start work.
Only use original spare parts for EDER Powerwinch
500. Please see spare part list on page 10 and 11.
Do not try to open the gear or disassemble the
capstan from flange or the guarantee would be lost.
Attention
Any maintenance work not covered in these Service
and Maintenance instructions must be carried out
by an authorized workshop.
Combustion engines generates heat therefore
always wait for the motor to cool down or wear
gloves before carrying out any maintenance
operation.
Storage when not in use
Before storing the EDER Powerwinch 500 for a long
period it should be cleaned and the metal parts
should be greased. Empty the fuel tank (Fig. 8a)
and let the motor run until all fuel is consumed.
When motor is cool remove the spark plug and pour
a few drops of oil into the cylinder. Afterwards pull
the starting handle (Fig. 8e) to distribute the oil and
replace the spark plug.
Store the EDER Powerwinch 500 dry.
Periodic maintenance
Check regularly that all nuts and bolts are properly
tightened and in the right position.
Replace a worn out rope, or damaged rope with a
new one in time. Lubricate all moving parts around
the throttle.
Air filter
Check the air filter regularly. Especially in dusty
conditions check it at least once every working day.
Note:
Remove the cover (Fig. 8c)
Remove the air filter (Fig. 12)
Only use compressed air for cleaning the
filter.
Do not use sharp tools or wire brushes and
do not clean the air filter with cleaners or
oil paper
Replace the air filter if it is damaged
Fuel filter
To clean the fuel filter open the cap of the tank and
remove the filter carefully with a wire hook (Fig.13).
Check the fuel filter regularly and replace it when it
is dirty.

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Fig. 13: Fuel filter
Motor
Clean the motor regularly from dust and dirt to
avoid overheating. Use a brush or compressed air
to clean the exhaust, cylinder and the cover.
Spark Plug
To change or to remove the spark plug - open the
cover (Fig. 8d). Check the spark plug (Fig. 14) from
time to time (approx. every 50h) and ensure that the
electrode gap is between 0.5mm and 0.6mm
(Fig.15). Replace the spark plug after 100 operating
hours or when the spark plug is crusted.
Fig. 14: Spark Plug
Crusting can be caused by a wrong carburettor
setting or when the used oil is of poor quality.
Use only spark plugs labeled with CM5H (NGK) or
CMR5H (NGK) (order number: 203703).
After replacing the spark plug, switch the choke to
the close position (Fig. 9) and pull the starter handle
until the motor starts. Switch the choke to the open
position and let the motor run warm in idle.
Attention
Do not use choke for the restart if the engine is
already warm.
Fig. 15: Electrode gab oft he spark plug
Lubrication
The gears are lubricated for the whole life of the
EDER Powerwinch 500.
It is possible that the EDER Powerwinch 500 loose
lubrication during the first few working hours. The
oil has to distribute in the gears and needless oil
leaks out. Clean the excess oil.
Regularly oil all other moving parts (for example
Brunox® Lub & Cor)
Recycling
The Eder Powerwinch contains oil and has to be
disposed by a recycling company.
0,5mm - 0,6mm

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Spare part list

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Spare part list motor
No.
Part number
name
1
203707
Cover
2
203713
Screw Cover
3
203710
Fuel tank
4
203704
Fuel tank cap
5
203701
Air filter housing
6
203709
Air filter
7
203708
Air filter cover
8
203712
Carburetor
9
203706
Motor starter
10
203701
Ignition coil
11
203702
Spark plug
12
203711
Oil tank cap
All other engine spare parts can be found at http://www.honda-engines-eu.com/en/web/eec-public-site/spare-
parts
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4
7
6
5
8
9
10
11
12
1
2

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Declaration of Conformity

Equipment for EDER Powerwinch 500
For more information contact your local dealer or visit
www.eder-powerwinch.com