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Winching
Guide
23. If the object to be pulled must be pulled
at an angle in relation to the Winch,
use a snatch block (sold separately)
and an anchor point directly in front
of the Winch, as shown in Figure D,
to keep the rope pull straight.
Figure D: Snatch Block
24. Wrap rope under tension before use.
Otherwise, rope may bind during operation.
25.
Keep clear of rope, hook, and load while
winching. Do not step over rope.
Do not push sideways against rope
under tension; rope might break under
this load and recoil back, striking the
person pushing against it or a bystander.
26. If rope begins to get entangled, stop Winch
immediately and release rope using switch.
27.
Only winch with the winching vehicle′s
transmission in neutral. Winching with
a vehicle′s transmission in gear or
park may damage the transmission.
A vehicle′s transmission is not designed
to handle that type of load.
28.
Broken strands of a wire rope will be
sharp. Wear heavy-duty work gloves
when handling a wire rope. Do not
slide a wire or synthetic rope through
hands, even with gloves on.
29. Winch motor will be hot during
and after use. Keep clear.
30.
Do not power the hook all the way
into the fairlead or Winch.
31. To prevent accidental starting, unplug
winch controls and any RF receivers
immediately after extending or retracting.
This is especially important before rigging,
installing, free spooling, or servicing.
32.
People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before use.
Electromagnetic fields in close proximity to
heart pacemaker could cause pacemaker
interference or pacemaker failure.
Service Precautions
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety
goggles and heavy-duty leather
work gloves during service.
2. Disconnect power to Winch and allow
it to cool completely before service.
3. Use supplied power cords, rope or
cables listed in manual only. Do
not use thinner/longer cables or
link multiple cables together.
4. Have the Winch serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that
the safety of the Winch is maintained.
5. Maintain labels and nameplates
on the Winch. These carry important
safety information. If unreadable
or missing, contact Harbor Freight
Tools for a replacement.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
