Important Safety Messages
Before first operation
.
• NEVER exceed maximum
rated capacity. Refer to
table 5 to obtain rated
capacity. If uncertain,
contact
Horizon Global at
1-800-632-3209
or go to
fultonperformance.com
•
Understand your winch
and its instructions.
• Purchaser/owner must
ensure that product is
installed according to these
instructions.
• Purchaser/owner must not
alter or modify product.
• This winch is rated for the
first layer of strap on the
drum for intermittent use
duty cycle.
Setup
.
•
ALWAYS remove
jewelry and wear ear and eye
protection.
•
ALWAYS use leather
gloves when handling the
strap & hook.
•
ALWAYS
stand clear of winch strap,
hook, fairlead, and load.
• ALWAYS keep others away
while winching.
• ALWAYS ensure the operator
and bystanders are aware of
the stability of the vehicle
and load.
•
ALWAYS be aware of
possible hot surfaces at
winch motor or drum during
or after winch use.
• NEVER operate this winch
when under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication.
• NEVER allow children to play
on or around this product, or
the load being supported
.
• NEVER let winch strap slip
through your hands.
• NEVER touch a winch strap or
hook when someone else is at the
controls.
• NEVER touch winch strap or
hook while under tension or
under load.
•
NEVER use the winch
as a lifting device or a hoist for
vertical lift.
•
NEVER use the winch to
lift, support or otherwise
transport humans.
• Operator and bystanders
should NEVER position any part
of body under any portion of this
product, or the load being
supported.
Is your winch ready to pull?
.
• ALWAYS inspect the winch strap
and hook for damage or wear
before operating winch. Frayed,
kinked or damaged winch strap
must be replaced immediately.
Damaged components must be
replaced before operation.
• ALWAYS be certain that the
winch stand can withstand the
load.
• ALWAYS use a hook with a latch.
•
ALWAYS ensure hook
latch is closed & supporting load.
• ALWAYS remove any element
or obstacle that may interfere
with safe winch operation.
• NEVER use winch rope or
strap for towing.
• NEVER use excessive effort to
free-spool winch strap.
• NEVER wrap winch strap back
onto itself.
•
NEVER apply load to
hook tip or latch. Apply load
only to the center of hook.
• NEVER use a hook whose
throat opening has increased,
or whose tip is bent or twisted.
• NEVER operate the winch in a
stop-and-go fashion. Specially
when under load.
• Periodically check
mounting hardware for
proper torque and tighten
if necessary.
• Strap can break without
warning. ALWAYS keep a
safe distance from the
winch and strap while the
winch is under a load.
During the pull
.
• ALWAYS ensure that the
clutch is fully engaged.
• ALWAYS avoid side pulls,
which can pile up winch rope
or strap at one end of the
drum. This can damage the
winch strap or winch.
• ALWAYS secure the boat
with a separate safety chain
or tie down, not the winch.
• NEVER exceed winch or
winch strap rated capacity.
• NEVER use the winch to
secure the load.
• NEVER use the winch to
secure a boat to a trailer.
• NEVER shock load the
winch.
• NEVER engage or
disengage the clutch
when the winch is under
load, or the drum is
moving.
• NEVER submerge winch in
water.
• Pull from an angle of less
than 5
° laterally to avoid the
strap from piling onto one
side of the drum.
• Not following these
instructions may lead to
premature wear or damage
to the winch.
After use
.
• Wash externally with
mild soap and water.
• Dry completely before
storing.
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