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7. Hook onto the object using a pulling point,
tow strap, tree strap, or chain. See Figure H.
Shackle not shown between tree strap and hook.
Figure H: Using a strap anchor point
Do not wrap the Synthetic Rope around
the object and hook onto the
Rope itself.
This can damage the object
being pulled and fray the Synthetic Rope.
8. Attachment point must be centered in
loop of hook and the hook’s safety clasp
must be fully closed. See Figure I.
Figure I: Correct and incorrect hook attachment
9.
Do not use a Recovery Strap while winching.
They are designed to stretch and can
suddenly whip back towards the operator
during a winching operation.
10. Place a heavy blanket or winch damper (sold
separately) over the Synthetic Rope span 6
feet from the hook to help absorb the force
released if the Synthetic Rope breaks.
Figure A: Whiplash Dampening
Blanket or Winch Damper
11. Turn the Clutch Knob to the Engaged position.
See the instructions for your Winch model
under
Clutch Operation
on page 10.
WARNING! TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Do
not allow anyone to stand near the Synthetic Rope,
or in line with the Rope behind the Winch while it
is under power. If the Synthetic Rope should slip
or break, it can suddenly whip back towards the
Winch, causing a hazard for anyone in the area.
Stand well to the side while winching.
Double Line Rigging
a. A double line system should be used whenever
possible. It reduces the load on the winch,
allowing it to work longer with less heat buildup.
It reduces load on the winch in two ways:
• It utilizes the lower layers of Synthetic
Rope that have higher capacity, and
• It halves the load on the winch
through pulley action.
b. Connect the Synthetic Rope for a double line
system as shown in Figure J below. Use a
snatch block (sold separately) properly rated
for the load to be pulled and designed to be
operated with this winch’s Synthetic Rope.
Stationary
Winching Vehicle
(Chock tires,
set parking brake,
and leave in neutral)
Load
Damper
Figure J: Double Line setup
c. Loop the Synthetic Rope around the snatch block
and connect to another part of the vehicle’s chassis
or to a separate anchor point.
Do not anchor
the Rope back to the winch or winch mount.
Note:
If anchoring the winching vehicle,
only attach the anchor line to the front of the
vehicle. If the anchor line is attached to the
rear of the vehicle, the vehicle
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s frame may be
damaged by the forces exerted by winching.
12. Operate the controls briefly to
ensure they work properly.
• The IN position should retract the winch cable.
• The OUT position should power out the cable.
If operation is reversed, the power cables
may be connected backwards.
Correct any such issue before use.
13. When it is safe to do so, use the power switch on the
Remote Control to retract the Synthetic Rope, and
winch the item as desired.
Do not power the Hook
all the way into the Fairlead to prevent damage.
