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WARNING
Welded mountings
can fail.
Can cause severe
injury or death.
Do not weld, braze or
solder to winch.
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WARNING LABELS
Each unit is shipped from the factory with the warning labels
shown. If the labels are not attached to your unit, order new
labels and install. See the parts list for the part numbers. Labels
are shown smaller than actual size.
3.
When a “DO NOT OPERATE” sign is placed on the
winch, or controls, do not operate the winch until the sign
has been removed by designated personnel.
4.
Before each shift, the operator should inspect the winch for
wear and damage. Never use a winch that inspection
indicates is worn or damaged.
5.
Never lift a load greater than the rated capacity of the
winch. See nameplate attached to winch or refer to
“SPECIFICATIONS” section.
6.
Keep hands, clothing, etc., clear of moving parts.
7.
Never place your hand in the throat area of a hook or near
wire rope spooling onto or off of the winch drum.
8.
Always rig loads properly and carefully.
9.
Be certain the load is properly seated in the saddle of the
hook. Do not support the load on the tip of the hook.
10. Do not “side pull” or “yard”.
11. Always ensure that you, and all other people, are clear of
the path of the load. Do not lift a load over people.
12. Ease the slack out of the wire rope when starting a lift or
pull. Do not jerk the load.
13. Do not swing a suspended load.
14. Do not leave a suspended load unattended.
15. Never operate a winch with twisted, kinked or damaged
wire rope.
16. Pay attention to the load at all times when operating the
winch.
17. Never use the wire rope as a sling.
18. After use, or when in a non-operational mode, the winch
should be secured against unauthorized and unwarranted
use.
