BorMann 018988, Manual

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Warning: When the load exceeds the maximum rated
pull of the winch, the external circuit breaker will
automatically shut down the winch. To reset the circuit
breaker release the switch button. Note the winch will
not be able to restart normally until the motor heat
built up from the excess strain cools down.
3. Double line with a pulley block (see Fig.6) to reduce
the load on the winch, wire rope and battery. Double
lining will also reduce winch line speed. Be sure all
equipment used meets the winch's maximum line pull
rating. When double-lining, pulley blocks should be
rated to a minimum of two times the winch's line pull
rating.
Winching
Figure 6
4. If you install a tow hook for double lining, it
should be attached to the vehicle frame.
5. Pull as straight as possible to reduce the
build-up of wire rope on one end of the drum.
6. The vehicle engine should be running during
winch operation. If considerable winching is
performed with the engine off, the battery may
be too weak to restart the engine.
Caution: Use a pulley block to avoid winching at sharp angles. Uneven layering will cause serious damage to the
winch and wire rope. It can be corrected by securing load, spooling out the wire rope and repositioning it to
the opposite end of the drum.
Danger: Do not disengage clutch under load, if your winch is equipped with a free spool clutch, be certain that there is no
tension on the wire rope when you disengage the clutch. Before winching a load, be sure the clutch is fully engaged.
Warning: Use the winch to move the load. Do not attempt to assist the winch by moving the vehicle. The combination of the
winch and vehicle pulling could overload the wire rope and the load could break the winch.
Danger: Never rely on the winch to hold a load in place. None of Our winches are designed for load-holding applications and
may unwind or fail due to shock loading as the load is being transported. The load should be secured by other means, and
the winch hook detached from the load.
Rigging
Warning: Take your time when rigging and include a
reasonable factor for safety. Improper rigging can
result in damage to vehicle and equipment. It can also
cause injury.
1. Never handle the wire rope or rigging while anyone
else is at the control switch.
Caution: Use a nylon sling when attaching the wire
rope to an anchor point. Do not attach the hook back
on to the wire rope. Doing so can cause the wire rope
to break.