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WINCH USE BASIC STEPS
Below are the basic steps to winching please read and understand all safety instructions before winching. It
is strongly advised you attended an accredited winch and 4wd recovery course before attempting a recovery.
- Turn the winch clutch handle to free spool and pull
out the rope and hook.
- Connect the hook to a suitable mounting point with
the use of rated recovery gear.
- Use a winch damper blanket for additional safety
(as close to the hook as possible)
- Turn the winch clutch handle back to the engaged
position
- Turn the isolator switch to the on position
- Use either the wired or wireless remote controls to
operate the winch
- Make sure you operate the winch from the safety of
inside your vehicle and ensure others are well clear
from the winching area.
- Make sure your vehicle is running as the winch will
drain the battery very quickly
- Proceed safely to use the winch intermittently
ensuring you do not exceed the maximum 30 sec
on, min. 30sec off. If the winch motor is labouring
and becoming hot use a pulley block to half the
strain on the winch motor, rope and vehicle chassis.
- Make sure you use the winch hand saver when
winding the winch rope back onto the drum after
the recovery.
- Turn the isolator switch back to the off position for
safety.
WARNING:
The rope may break before the winch
stalls. For heavy loads, use a pulley block to reduce
the load on the rope.
WINCHING TECHNIQUES AND SAFETY
After reading and understanding this manual, please learn to use your winch by attending an accredited 4wd winch
recovery course. After installing the winch, practice using it so you will be familiar with it when the need arises.
- DO NOT ‘move’ your vehicle to assist the winch
during a winch recovery. The combination of the
winch and vehicle pulling together could overload
the rope and the winch.
- Always stand clear of the rope, hook and winch.
In the unlikely event of any component failure, it’s
best to be out of harm’s way.
- Inspect the rope and equipment frequently, a
frayed synthetic rope with broken strands must be
replaced immediately.
- Always replace the rope with the identical
replacement parts. Periodically check the winch
installation to ensure that all bolts are tight, due to
vehicle vibrations.
- Use riggers gloves or equivalent when handling
rope. DO NOT LET THE SYNTHETIC ROPE SLIDE
THROUGH YOUR HANDS.
- Never use the winch with less than 5 turns of
synthetic rope on the drum as the rope end
fastener will not withstand the full load.
- For safety of you and others keep clear of the
winch, the rope/hook during operation.
- Never put your fingers through the hook. If your
fingers become trapped in the hook, you could lose
your finger. ALWAYS USE THE HANDSAVER when
guiding the synthetic rope in or out (See figure 3)
- Never obscure the winch warning instruction labels
- Always operate the winch with an unobstructed
view of the winching operation.
- Recovery equipment such as hooks, pulley blocks,
straps, etc. should be rated for the winching task
and be inspected for damage after every use.
- Never release the free spool clutch under load
- Never work on or around the winch drum area
while the winch is under operation or load
- Do not operate the winch while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol or medication.
- Always disconnect the winch battery leads
before working in or around the winch drum
area to prevent the winch from being turned on
accidentally.
- During a winch recovery, slowly take up the rope
slack until it becomes taut. Stop, recheck all
winching connections. Be sure the hook is properly
seated. If a Winch extension or Tree strap is used,
check the attachment to the anchor point.
- When using your winch to recover another vehicle,
place the vehicle transmission into neutral, set the
vehicle brake, and chock all wheels.
- Do not use the winch to hold loads in place. Use
other means of securing loads such as rated tie
down straps.
- Use only the supplied switches, remotes and
accessories. The use of non-factory approved
components may cause injury or property damage
and could void your warranty.
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WARNING:
Do not machine, weld or modify any
part of the winch. Such alterations will weaken the
structural integrity of the winch and will void your
warranty.
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DANGER
: Do not connect the winch to A/C current
240V (mains power) This is an automotive 12 or 24
volt winch dependent on which type you purchased
- Electrical shock or death and motor burnout will
occur.
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DANGER:
Never allow shock loads to be applied to
the winch or the rope.
WARNING:
Use caution when pulling or lowering a
vehicle up and down a ramp or incline. Keep people,
pets and property clear of the path of the load and
also in the winch area danger zone between the
anchor point and the vehicle.
DANGER:
Never use your winch for lifting or moving
people.
DANGER:
Your winch is not intended for overhead
hoisting operations.
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