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MOVING PARTS – ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death.
Winching safety:
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Always inspect winch rope, hook and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked or
damaged winch rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be re-
placed before operation. Protect parts from damage.
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Never use product if winch rope is damaged.
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Always remove any element or obstacle that may interfere with safe operation of the
winch.
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Always be certain the anchor you select will withstand the load and the strap or chain will
not slip.
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Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out, during installa-
tion and during operation.
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Never use ”bungie” straps that develop tremendous and potentially dangerous amounts
of force when stretched.
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Always require operators and bystanders to be aware of rope and load.
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Always be aware of stability of load during pulling. Keep others away. Alert all bystanders
of an unstable condition.
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Always unspool as much winch rope as possible when rigging. Pick a distant anchor
point.
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Always take time to use appropriate rigging techniques for a winch pull.
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Never touch winch rope or hook while someone else is at the control switch or during
winching operation.
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Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load, winch rope is in tension or drum
is moving.
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Never touch winch rope or hook while under tension or under load.
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Always stand clear of winch rope and load and keep others away while winching.
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Never use the winch’s rope to tow a vehicle or object. Impact loading during towing can
exceed rope strength.
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Never wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a choker chain or tree trunk protector on the
anchor.
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Never leave the winch drill/driver power cord plugged in when installing, rigging, servic-
ing or when the winch is not being used.
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