Kangaroowinch 12000PS, Instruction Manual

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5. Avoid accidental start-up
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Install a main breaker switch (jack) for the winch on the positive po-
wer lead (if in doubt when choosing this switch, contact your supplier)
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Always disconnect the power supply when you are not using the
winch
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Switch off the wireless control unit with the button on the relay box
(if present) and switch off the wireless remote control itself with the
button/s placed on the remote control.
6. Maintain the technical condition of the winch
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Before starting the work, check the condition of the winch – any da-
mage should be repaired as soon as possible by an authorized service
centre; replace worn parts on a regular basis
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Use genuine spare parts only.
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Make sure that the rope is properly wound around the drum
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Keep the rope under a small load during winding; the rope
must be wound around the drum under a minimum 5% load of the
rated pulling force of the winch
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Wind the rope at right angles to the axis of the drum; in case of
winding it at a different angle, make sure the rope
is not wound on the drum in one place only – it may
damage the winch or result in bodily injury or even
death
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Do not let the rope move freely in the palm of your
hand, even if you are wearing gloves – always use the
special strap attached to the hook. Wind the rope
according to the markings on the winch.
Using other devices or accessories than
those recommended herein may result in
personal injury.
Rules of safe winch handling
Failure to follow these rules may cause an accident, resulting
in personal injury or property damage. Familiarize yourself
with all the rules in detail.
Small irregularities in rope winding will not cause a problem unless the
rope starts to accumulate on one side of the drum. If this happens, unwind
the rope a little and unload the winch, then move the hooking point of the
rope closer to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle on which the winch is
mounted. After finishing work, you should always rewind the rope evenly –
this will increase its longevity as well as comfort and safety of work.
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Keep the both the wired and wireless remote controls in a safe place.
Inspect these before use
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Connect the remote control before turning on the clutch.
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NEVER move the clutch lever when the motor is turning.
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NEVER move the clutch lever under load.
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NEVER attach the hook directly around the rope, e.g. after wrapping
the rope around a tree, as this will damage the rope. Always use an
extra chain or strap/belt and a shackle.
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Watch the winch during its operation, but remember
to keep a safe distance. Stop the winch every few
meters to make sure that the rope is winding properly
and evenly. Do not use the winch if you do not see the
load being pulled or the anchor point or the rope.
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Do not attach additional hook holders to the winch mounting plate.
The hook holders must be attached directly to the chassis frame.
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Always use a pulley block when exceeding
two-thirds of the maximum pulling force
of the winch. This shall significantly incre-
ase its lifespan. The pulley block may also
facilitate even winding of the rope on the winch drum.
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Make sure you use certified shackles, pulley blocks, chains and
straps/belts only. The ultimate breaking force must match the winch
pulling force. If in doubt, contact your supplier).
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NEVER unwind the entire rope. At least five wraps must
ALWAYS remain on the drum, as otherwise the rope may
be detached from the drum and cause an accident.
You can replace the steel rope with a
synthetic one, but it MUST have adequate strength that
matches the strength of the winch. Pay attention to the
secure and correct fastening of the rope to the drum
and the quality of the rope. For advice on choosing a
suitable rope, contact your supplier.
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The maximum pulling power of the winch shall be achieved only with
the first layer of the rope wound on the drum. To pull heavy loads,
unwrap as much rope from the drum as possible and/or use a pulley
block.
Final layers = minimum pulling force (~50-60%)*
Middle layers = average pulling force (70-80%)*
First two layers = maximum pulling force (90-100%)*
*approximate values have been provided
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Hang a heavy blanket or a specially desi-
gned plastic sheet on the rope (at around
half of its length) to limit the strength
with which the rope shall bounce off should it break.
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Wind the rope on the drum tightly, coil to coil, so that the upper winds
of the rope do not cut into the lower layers. Should it happen, try to
release the rope by pressing the winding on and unwinding buttons
for short periods. NEVER release the rope under load by hand.
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The rope:
- make sure it is properly fixed to the drum
- Do not use a rope that is frayed, kinked and/or if pieces of wire
protrude from it
a) twisted rope
b) kinked rope
c) rope repeatedly kinked and loaded / a frayed rope
- do not use the winch rope as a tow rope (do not tow using a winch)
– do not replace the original rope with a rope of lower
strength (before exchanging the rope, contact your
supplier)
- do not use the winch rope to fasten a cargo
- the lifetime of the rope depends primarily on the way it is used. Wind
the rope on the drum under a load of at least 5% of the pulling power,
otherwise the top layers may cut into the lower layers, which may
damage and permanently wedge the rope together.
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