CF MOTO CF1000UTR-2, Owner'S Manual

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CONTROLS AND FEATURES
Moving Part Hazards
To prevent serious injury and property damage:
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Do not operate or install winch without reading and
understanding these instructions and the Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques.
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Keep hands clear of wire rope, hook and fairlead opening during
operation and when spooling.
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Use supplied hook strap for spooling wire rope.
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Stand clear of wire rope and load during operation.
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Keep others away.
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Inspect winch installation and wire rope condition before
operating winch
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Do not use as a hoist.
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Do not use to move persons.
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Do not exceed winch’s rated capacity.
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Never touch wire rope or hook while in tension.
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Be certain the anchor you select will withstand load.
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Never wrap wire rope back onto itself. Use a choker chain or
tree trunk protector on the anchor.
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Prior to initiating winching operation be sure any element which
can interfere with safe winching is removed.

Do not disengage clutch if winch is under load or wire rope is in
tension.
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Take your time. Sloppy rigging causes accidents.
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The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by
the drum rotation label on the winch.
To avoid injury and property damage:

Do not use winch to secure a load during transport.
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Do not submerge in water.
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Do not use to tow other vehicles.
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Wear heavy leather gloves when handling the wire rope.
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Never winch with less than 5 wraps of wire rope around the
drum.
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Caution should be used if the vehicle is tied down during a
winching operation. This may lead to damage to the frame.
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Before winching, inspect remote control lead for damage.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF WINCH