Maasdam Pow’R-Pull Use and care manual

This manual contains IMPORTANT INFORMATION
about your MAASDAM PULLER.
Table of Contents
How to Operate a Pow’R-Pull, Strap Pull’R ...................2
How to Operate a Long Haul Rope Puller ......................4
Lubrication and Inspection............................................6
Parts and Accessories...................................................6
Safety Instructions........................................................7
Lifetime Warranty .........................................................8
LIFETIME
WARRANTY
OPERATIONS
and SAFETY
MANUAL
SPECIAL SAFETY FEATURES:
1. Hook starts to open when device exceeds weight limit.
2. Latch “Pops” when weight is exceeded. At this point
remove the load from unit.
3. Handle bends to side when unit is overloaded

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Step 1: Unreeling Cable or Strap
UNREEL ONLYWHEN PULLER IS NOT
SUPPORTING A LOAD! DO NOT ALLOW
LOADED UNIT TO UNREEL FREELY!
1-1 Attach cable/strap end hook to fixed object strong
enough to support load being moved
or lifted. ENSURE SAFETY LATCH IS SECURELY
CLOSED.
1-2 Place thumb on flat “spring” in “Y”
of handle assembly, aligning it with
two-directional arrow on the label.
1-3 Push until “spring” bows in direction
of “Down (Cable Out)”. PAWL “B” IN HANDLE
ASSEMBLY BECOMES DISENGAGED FROM
RATCHET WHEEL.
1-4 Hold handle and hook assembly such that gold
ratchet guard is on top and then pull upwards on
handle until it no longer moves.
1-5 Place thumb on gold colored lever of Pawl “B” in
handle and press down unti both pawls disengage
(can visually see
disengagement).
1-6 While holding Pawl “B” in down position, walk back-
wards until cable or strap reaches desired length.
MAINTAIN AT LEAST 2 WRAPS OF
CABLE/STRAP ON RATCHET WHEEL DRUM
WHEN UNIT IS UNDER LOAD.
Step 2: Lifting or Pulling a Load
2-1 After completing Step #1 and reaching desired
length, attach swivel end hook to load. ENSURE
SAFETY LATCHES ARE SECURELY CLOSED.
2-2 Place index finger on flat “spring” in “Y” of
handle assembly, aligning it with two-directional
arrow on handle and push until “spring” bows in
direction of “Up (Cable In)”.
2-3 Stand on the hook assembly side of the Puller, tightly
grab hand grip and move handle back and forth to
take up slack. (For Strap Pull’R #WS-25 only) Pull
strap through ratchet guard, walking towards fixed
object as strap is pulled, to take up slack.
2-4 As load begins to move, visually inspect
support object and hooks. KEEP FINGERS,
CLOTHING, HAIR, ETC. AWAY FROM ALL MOV-
ING PARTS! KEEP HAND ON GRIP!
2-4a If support object shows ANY sign of being unable to
support load, STOP immediately and release tension
on load per Step #3. Detach Puller, move to alternate
support object and begin again with Step #1.
2-5 Continue to pull load to desired position/
location. If handle no longer moves, limit of Puller
has now been reached. NEVER use
a “cheater bar” or handle extender! You risk
exceeding the load limit and CAUSING YOURSELF
SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
Step 3: Lowering or Releasing a Load
3-1 Before releasing tension, BE SURE that positioned
load is supported and secure.
3-2 Place thumb on flat “spring” in “Y” of handle assembly,
aligning it with two-directional arrow on handle. Push
until “spring” bows in direction of “Down (Cable Out)”.
PAWL “B” IN HANDLE ASSEMBLY BECOMES DIS-
ENGAGED FROM RATCHET WHEEL.
3-3 Tightly grab hand grip and pull handle in direction of
swivel hook assembly until handle no longer moves.
RETAINER PAWL “A” IN FRAME ASSEMBLY
RELEASES FROM RATCHET WHEEL. PAWL “B”
WILL ENGAGE PAWL “A” AND PUSH IT OFF THE
RATCHET WHEEL (1 NOTCH AT A TIME).
3-4 Push handle away from swivel hook assembly area
until “click” is heard, then pull handle back towards
swivel hook assembly. Repeat until load is in place. AT
ALL TIMES KEEP ONE HAND ON HAND GRIP
WHILE KEEPING SECOND HAND TOTALLYAWAY
FROM PULLER UNIT!
3-5 Once load is in final position, STOP moving
handle, disconnect both hooks and remove Puller.
3-6 Wind excess cable or strap back onto ratchet wheel per
Step #4.
3-7 Conduct SAFETY INSPECTION of Puller unit,
checking cable or strap, ratchet wheel, hooks and other
moving parts for signs of damage. LUBRICATE
MOVING PARTS AS NECESSARY.
Step 4: Rewinding Cable or Strap
REWIND ONLYWHEN PULLER IS NOT
SUPPO0RTING A LOAD! AS CABLE OR STRAP IS
REWOUND, INSPECT FOR POSSIBLE DAMAGE.
4-1 Attach cable/strap end hook to fixed object. ENSURE
SAFETY LATCH IS SECURELY CLOSED.
4-2 Place index finger on flat “spring” in “Y” of
handle assembly, aligning it with two-directional
arrow on handle.
4-3 Push until “spring” bows in direction of “Up (Cable In)”.
PAWL “B” IN HANDLE ASSEMBLY BECOMES
ENGAGED WITH RATCHET WHEEL.
4-4 While holding other hook in one hand and hand grip in
the other hand, repeatedly ratchet handle back and
forth until cable or strap is fully wound onto ratchet
wheel. WALK TOWARDS FIXED OBJECT AS
CABLE OR STRAP IS WOUND.
4-4a (For Strap Pull’R #WS-25 only) WIND STRAP
ONLY TO THE LIMITS OF THE RATCHET
WHEEL. ONLY 12 FT. OF STRAPPING CAN BE
RATCHED AROUND THE RATCHET WHEEL OR
THE UNIT WILL JAM. TO UNJAM WEBBING,
REMOVE RATCHET WHEEL BOLT WHILE
THERE IS NO LOAD BEING APPLIED. Coil and
bind the remaining strapping for safe keeping.
4-5 Remove hook from fixed object.
1-1
2-1
4-1
2-3
3-4
4-3
1-2
2-2
1-3
3-3
4-3
Swivel End Hook
Ratchet Guard
Frame
Flat
Spring
Cable/Strap
End Hook
Pawl “A” “Y” of Handle
Pawl “B”
Safety Latch
1-5
WARNING! Units that show wear at/or exceeding
of 1/8-inch, and/or broken ratchet wheel teeth,
should be taken out of service until replacement kit
can be installed.
HOW TO OPERATE A POW’R-PULL/STRAP PULL’R
1-2
Ratchet
Wheel
Ratchet Wheel Bolt

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1-2
4-2
Swivel End Hook
Ratchet Guard Rope End Hook
1-6
3-1
4-4
2-1
Flat Spring
“Y” of Handle
Rope Guide
1-4
1-5
1-6
HOW TO OPERATE A LONG HAUL ROPE PULLER
Step 1: Installing the Rope
NO NEED TO REMOVE ROPE ONCE
INSTALLED UNLESS LONGER LENGTH IS
NEEDED.*
1-1 Rope provided separately from Rope Puller.
USE ONLY 1/2" ROPE.
1-2 Place index finger on flat “spring” in “Y” of
handle assembly, aligning it with two-
directional arrow on handle and push until
“spring” bows in direction of “Up (Cable In)”.
1-3 Rest unit on ratchet guard with handle point-
ed upwards, take plain end of rope
and insert through rope guide in direction of
ratchet wheel.
1-4 Lead rope over top of ratchet wheel, then
extend rope downwards between black
spring and ratchet wheel.
1-5 Grab end of rope underneath black spring,
pull to length of approximately 12"
and insert snugly between ratchet
wheel and ratchet guard.
1-6 Repeatedly move handle back and forth
until rope comes out other side of guard.
KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS AWAY
FROM MOVING PARTS!
Step 2: Positioning a Puller
2-1 With rope properly installed per Step #1,
attach rope hook to a fixed object strong
enough to support load being moved
or lifted. MAKE SURE SAFETY LATCH IS
SECURELY CLOSED!
2-1A If using a rope without a hook attached,
then SECURELY TIE rope to fixed object.
2-2 To position behind load, pull rope through
ratchet guard, walking towards fixed object
as rope is pulled.
2-3 With Rope Puller in position, attach
swivel end hook to load.
*Note: All specifications for the Maasdam Long Haul
Rope Puller are based on rope provided by Maasdam
Pow’R-Pull. Results and capacity limits may vary
with rope supplied by other manufacturers.
Step 3: Lifting or Pulling a Load
3-1 After completing Steps #1 and #2, remove slack
in rope by either pulling loose
end of rope through ratchet guard until rope is
snug or, while standing on hook assembly side
of the Puller, tightly grab hand grip and move
handle back and forth until rope is taut.
3-2 As load begins to move, visually inspect
support object and hooks. KEEP FINGERS,
CLOTHING, HAIR, ETC. AWAY FROM ALL
MOVING PARTS! KEEP HAND ON GRIP!
3-2a If support object shows ANY sign of being
unable to support load, STOP immediately
and release tension on load per Step #4.
Detach Rope Puller, move to alternative
support object and begin again with Step #1.
3-3 Continue to pull load to desired position/
location. If handle no longer moves, limit
of Rope Puller has now been reached.
NEVER use a “cheater bar” or handle extender!
You risk exceeding the load limit and CAUSING
YOURSELF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.
Step 4: Lowering or Releasing a Load
4-1 Before releasing tension, BE SURE that
positioned load is supported and secure.
4-2 Place index finger on flat “spring” in “Y” of
handle assembly, aligning it with two-directional
arrow on handle and push until “spring” bows
in direction of “Down (Cable Out)”. PAWL “B”
IN HANDLE ASSEMBLY BECOMES
DISENGAGED FROM RATCHET WHEEL.
4-3 Tightly grab hand grip and pull handle in
direction of swivel hook assembly until handle
no longer moves. RETAINER PAWL “A”
IN FRAME ASSEMBLY RELEASES FROM
RATCHET WHEEL.
4-4 Push handle away from swivel hook assembly
area until “click” is heard, then pull handle
back towards swivel hook assembly. Repeat
until load is in place. AT ALL TIMES KEEP
ONE HAND ON HAND GRIP WHILE
KEEPING SECOND HAND TOTALLY
AWAY FROM ROPE PULLER UNIT!
4-5 Once load is in final position, STOP moving handle,
disconnect both hooks and remove Rope Puller.
4-6 Wind excess rope into coil for storage.
4-7 Conduct SAFETY INSPECTION of Rope
Puller, checking rope, ratchet wheel, hooks
and other moving parts for signs of damage.
LUBRICATE MOVING PARTS AS NECESSARY.
4-2
4-3
Ratchet Wheel Bolt
Pawl “A”
Pawl “B”
Frame
WARNING! Units that show wear at/or exceeding
of 1/8-inch, and/or broken ratchet wheel teeth,
should be taken out of service until replacement
kit can be installed.

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Regular lubrication is VERY IMPORTANT.
The unit will not function properly and
may become dangerous if not lubricated.
Apply lightweight motor oil (i.e. SAE20)
or spray lubricant (i.e. WD-40© ) to points
highlighted below. Frequency of lubrica-
tion depends on frequency of use and
operating environment. Regularly check
unit and apply lubrication when needed.
Besides following the Safety, Lubrication and How to Operate... instructions found on pages 2 - 9, Maasdam also
recommends the periodic inspection of your tool. The American Society of Mechanical Engineers has developed
such an inspection schedule. Make this practice part of your regular maintenance!
Visual Inspection *
The operator should visually inspect the tool before each use, looking at...
1) all moving mechanisms for interference with proper operation
2) hooks and latches for deformations, chemical damage,
cracks and wear
3) hook latch for proper operation/attachment
4) wire rope for fraying, kinking, corrosion, etc.
5) levers for bends, cracks or other damage
6) damage to the support for the hoist
7) make sure all moving parts are properly lubricated
*Maasdam suggests visual inspection before every use.
Written Inspections
A third party inspection, with recorded results for continuing evaluation, should
be conducted regularly on each tool. The frequency depends on use - Daily to
Weekly: every 3 months; Weekly to Monthly: every 6 months; and Monthly:
once a year.
1) Loose bolts, nuts or rivets
2) Evidence of worn, corroded, cracked or distorted parts
3) Evidence of damage to hook retaining nuts or collars
4) Evidence of worn pawls, cams or ratchets
5) Evidence of warning label
6) End connections of wire rope
Swivel Retainer Pawl
LUBRICATION
INSPECTION
• Lubricate all moving parts regularly!
• Wear safety glasses whenever operating a Puller!
• When operating, keep others clear from the immediate area!
• When pulling or lifting, load should be in straight
line, hook to hook!
• Keep hands, hair and clothing away from all moving parts!
• Do not allow ratchet wheel to spin freely!
• Make sure that safety latches on hooks are securely closed!
• Never remove warning labels affixed to the unit!
• Misuse of this product can lead to serious bodily injury!
• Do not allow nose of pawl to rest on tip of ratchet
wheel teeth!
• Pullers are not intended for use as tie-down!
• Maintain at least 2 wraps of cable or strap (excluding
Part No. WS-25 Strap Pull’R) on ratchet wheel drum
when unit is under load.
Retainer Wheel
Inner Hub
Retainer Pawl Spring Snap Block
ADDITIONAL THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN
USING OUR QUALITY MAASDAM PRODUCTS
Read - and follow - all instructions. Successful use of your Puller will happen when you understand how
to use the unit and apply good sense while doing so. Be SAFE! Get to know the “Proper Usage” of your
tool by examining the following illustrations. Failure to read this manunal may lead to serious bodily injury!
Inspect unit
before each use.
If unit/cable is
defective, frayed,
twisted or kinked,
DO NOT USE.
Use only
Maasdam parts
and
accessories.
Use sling or
eyebolt of
proper
strength.
Seat load in
saddle of hook,
not on tip of
hook. Safety
latches on hooks
must be closed.
Always pull.
Never use
pushing motion.
Read
Operations
Manual
before using.
DO’s
DON’T
Get
fingers, hair
or clothing
caught in
the unit.
DON’T
Place
hands on
or near
moving
parts.
DON’T
Lift people
or lift over
people.
DON’T
Use a
cheater bar
to extend
the handle.
DON’T
Exceed
load limits.
(Depicted for
one ton unit.)
DON’T
Pass cable,
strap or
rope over
sharp
edges.
DON’T
Seat load
on tip of
hook.
DON’T
Attach hook
back on
Puller.
DON’T
Modify
Unit.
DON’Ts
PARTS & ACCESSORIES
When Safety and Dependability Matter Most. These are
the watchwords that guide Maasdam Pow’R-Pull’s every
action. We build our products using the finest materials
available. We test and retest our units so that you receive
the finest quality Pow’R-Pull, Long Haul Rope Puller or
Strap Pull’R available.
The very same component parts used to produce your tool
can also be purchased. Identify your needs and choose
from one of the many Tool Life Extend’R Kits available.
If a Swivel Hook Assembly needs replacement, it is best to
replace the nut at the same time. Safety and Dependability
go hand-in-hand with a well maintained unit!
To order a kit, contact a customer service representative at 888.797.7855
THREE TYPES OF PULLERS
CABLE STRAP ROPE

Maasdam Pow’R-Pull (the “Manufacturer”) proudly warrants these quality manufactured products only to
be free from defects in workmanship and factory materials for the lifetime of the tool only so long as the
tool is used and maintained properly and in accordance with the Operations and Safety Manual and infor-
mation which accompany and relate to the tool. Products made for Maasdam Pow’R-Pull outside the USA
are covered by other limited warranties as stated on the box for the particular product.
Manufacturer shall have the sole discretion to inspect and determine whether Purchaser has used
and maintained the tool properly for purposes of application of this warranty. The sole monetary limit
and measure of damages of Manufacturer shall be the price of the defective unit, and Manufacturer shall
have no liability or responsibility for consequential or any other kind of damage caused by the defective
unit or any of its parts, including, but not limited to, loss of use, commercial loss or loss of business. This
warranty is extended only to the first purchaser of this product and only if the product is used as intended
by the Manufacturer.
To use this warranty, you may bring the defective unit to the store from which you purchased it, or you
may return the tool to our factory at 1000 Greenleaf Avenue, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007, postage
prepaid. Before returning the product to our factory, call the office using our toll free telephone number,
888-797-7855, to identify the defect(s) of which you complain. Your return address should appear on the
shipping container when transmitting any tools.
This warranty is the exclusive and only warranty to pass with this product, and THIS WARRANTY IS IN
PLACE AND IN LIEU OF ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. By acceptance
of the product, the purchaser and user agree to the terms hereof and incorporate the same in any contract
for the purchase of this product.
LIFETIME WARRANTY
M-0SM-1111
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Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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