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).