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Operation Precautions
1. Do not exceed load capacity.
Be aware of
dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load causing product failure.
2.
Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor
stalls.
Verify load is within rated capacity for
the wire rope layer, see Winch Specifications on
page 2.
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Use double line rigging whenever possible,
see Double Line Rigging on page 11.
3. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty leather work gloves during operation.
4. Do not disengage clutch under load.
Engage clutch before starting.
5. Keep clear of fairlead when operating.
Do not try to guide wire rope.
6.
Do not place finger(s) through hook.
Fingers may
be caught and get pulled into fairlead or drum.
Use included strap to hold hook instead.
7. Place heavy rag or carpet over wire
rope span 6 feet from hook to help absorb the force
released if the wire rope breaks.
(See Figure A.)
Figure A: Whiplash Dampening Blanket or Rug
8. Stay out of the direct line that the wire
rope is pulling. In case it slips or breaks,
it will “whiplash” along this line.
9. Do not use for lifting or moving people.
10. Use a spotter to assist you in assuring that it is safe
to operate the winch. Make sure the spotter is out of
the way of the vehicle and the wire
rope before activating the winch.
11. Do not use the hand crank, if equipped,
to “assist” the winch.
12. Do not use vehicle to pull on the
Wire Rope and “assist” the winch.
13. Use as intended only. Do not lift items
vertically or use for aircraft purposes.
14. Prevent entanglement. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry, as they can be caught in moving
parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended. Wear
restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
15. Disconnect Pendant Controller before
working near the Wire Rope, drum, fairlead
or load, to prevent accidental starting.
16. Inspect before every use; do not use if damaged or
parts loose. Examine the winch for structural cracks,
bends, damage, frayed or kinked wire rope, and any
other conditions that may affect the safe operation
of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor
damage appears. A kink permanently weakens the
wire rope, even after it is straightened out; kinked
wire rope can fail suddenly and must not be used.
17. Keep wire rope straight to avoid kinking
the wire rope. The illustrations to the
right show how a kink forms.
a. This illustration shows a kink about
to form. At this point the winch
should be stopped and the wire
rope should be straightened out
to prevent kinking.
b. This wire rope is
kinked. It is too
late to reverse the
damage at this point, the
wire rope must be discarded.
It is permanently damaged
and must not be used.
c. This is a kinked wire rope that has been
straightened out. Even though it has been
pulled straight, some wires in the wire rope
are stretched, and others are severely bent,
if not broken. The unstretched wires will
take more load and can fail suddenly before
the rope reaches its capacity. This wire
rope must be discarded and not be used.
A kink permanently weakens the wire rope,
even after it is straightened out; kinked wire
rope can fail suddenly and must not be used.
18. Keep children and bystanders away while operating.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
