MAGNUM HAND WINCH OWNERS GUIDE
Doc # OM0101
Page 4
8/22/2005
! GENERAL WARNING !
1.
Before using the Magnum hand winch
make sure you fully read and understand all
instructions.
2.
Never
use the Magnum hand winch if it is not in good working order. Continuous
monitoring of the winch, the wire rope and any accessories is essential to safe operation.
3.
Make sure that
all operators are fully trained
before undertaking any recovery
operations. Failure to use the winch in the correct manner may result in personal injury
and property damage.
4.
Do not
attempt to modify, dismantle or use non-genuine parts for repair. Apart from
general maintenance, all repairs should be completed by an authorised ARB stockist.
5.
Never attempt to overload the winch unit.
6.
The Magnum Hand Winch must not be used to lift people.
RIGGING & ANCHORING
It is important the Magnum hand winch is secured in a safe and environmentaly friendly
manner. In the field many objects may be considered as anchor points. Remember that a
4WD vehicle may weigh in excess of 2500 kg and therefore the anchor point must be
chosen carefully. Another vehicle, ground anchor or a large, well-rooted tree is preferred.
Accessories such as Tree Trunk Protectors, Winch Extension Straps, Snatch Blocks and
Bow Shackles may be required to use the winch safely. A list of quality ARB recovery
accessories is on page 9. Figures 2-5 show examples of correct rigging and anchoring
procedures.
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
