WARNING
READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL,
OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS WINCH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
• This winch is built for multi-purpose hauling and pulling operations. It is
not recommended for lifting applications. For lifting, use a self-locking
winch. DLx winches are not to be used as hoists for lifting, supporting
or transporting people or for loads over areas where people could be
present.
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Respect this winch. High forces are created when using a winch,
creating potential safety hazards. It should be operated and maintained
in accordance with instructions. Never allow children or anyone who is
not familiar with the operation of the winch to use it.
• Maintain a firm grip on the winch handle at all times, and never release
the handle when ratchet lever is in unlocked position with a load on the
winch. Otherwise, handle will spin violently, which could cause personal
injury.
• Check for proper ratchet operation on each use of the winch. Do not use
if damaged. Seek immediate repairs.
• Never use the winch handle as a convenient handle for pulling or
maneuvering the entire trailer or other equipment. Never pull on the
winch handle against a locked ratchet.
• Never exceed rated capacity. Excess load may cause premature failure
and could result in serious personal injury. This winch is rated with
three layers of line on the hub. Using more layers of line or a large hub
increases the load on the winch.
• Never apply load on winch with line fully extended. Keep at least three
full turns of line on the reel.
• Secure load properly. When winching operation is complete, do not
depend on winch to support load.
• Operate with hand power only. This winch should not be operated with a
motor of any kind. If the winch cannot be cranked easily with one hand,
it is probably over-loaded.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
