14. OUR WINCH IS NOT INTENDED FOR OVER
HEAD HOISTING OPERATIONS.
15. AVOID CONTINUOUS PULLS FROM
EXTREME ANGLES.
This will cause the
wire rope to pileup on one end of the drum
(Figure 6). This can jam the wire rope in the
Winch, causing damage to the wire rope or
Winch.
16. NEVER OBSCURE THE WARNING
INSTRUCTION LABELS ON THE WINCH.
17.
Always operate Winch with an unobstructed
view of the Winching operation.
18.
Equipment such as hooks, pulley blocks, straps, etc.
should be sized for winch capacity and periodically
inspected for damage that could reduce their strength.
19. NEVER RELEASE FREESPOOL CLUTCH WHEN THERE
IS A LOAD ON THE WINCH.
20. NEVER WORK ON OR AROUND THE WINCH DRUM
WHEN WINCH OR WIRE ROPE IS UNDER LOAD.
21. DO NOT OPERATE WINCH WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUGS OR ALCOHOL.
22. ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH POWER LEADS TO BATTERY BEFORE WORKING ON OR AROUND THE
WINCH DRUM
so that Winch cannot be turned on accidentally.
23.
When moving a load, slowly take up wire rope slack until it is taut. Stop, recheck all Winching
connections. Be sure the hook is properly seated. If a nylon sling is used, check the attachment to
the load.
24.
When using a vehicle mounted Winch to move a load, place the vehicle transmission in neutral (never in
Park), set vehicle hand-brake, and chock all wheels.
25. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO HOLD LOADS IN PLACE.
Use other means of securing loads such as
KEEPER
brand tie-down straps. For tie-down information go to www.keeperwinches.com
26. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED SWITCHES, ADAPTERS, REMOTE CONTROLS AND
ACCESSORIES.
Use of non-factory approved components may cause injury or property damage
and could void your warranty.
27. DO NOT MACHINE OR WELD ANY PART OF THE WINCH.
Such alteration may weaken the structural
integrity of the Winch and could void your warranty.
28.
This is a 12 Volt DC Winch.
CONNECT ONLY TO 12 VOLT DC BATTERY. DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO
EITHER 110V OR 220V AC CURRENT AS WINCH WILL BURN OUT OR FATAL SHOCK WILL OCCUR.
This will void warranty.
29.
Never allow shock loads to be applied to Winch or wire rope.
30.
Use extreme caution when winching a load up and down a ramp or incline.
31.
Keep people, other than operator, pets, and property clear of Winching path, front, rear and sides for 60’
32.
The Hand Crank provided with your winch is for emergency use only (i.e. in case of battery failure).
Never use the Hand Crank to assist your winch when it is running. Always remove the Hand Crank
when your winch is not in use. Do Not operate your winch or allow your winch to freewheel with the
Hand Crank INSTALLED.
Double Line
Single Line
FIGURE 2
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING YOUR WINCH.
After installing the Winch,
practice using it before the need arises.
NEVER ALLOW PERSONS UNFAMILIAR WITH THIS PRODUCT
TO OPERATE IT. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHILE WORKING WITH MACHINERY.
2. DO NOT EXCEED RATED CAPACITY OF THE WINCH. DO NOT OVERLOAD! DO NOT ATTEMPT
PROLONGED PULLS OF HEAVY LOADS!
Overloads can damage the Winch and/
or the wire rope and create unsafe
operating conditions.
FOR LOADS OVER
75% OF THE RATED WINCH CAPACITY,
WE RECOMMEND THE USE OF A PULLEY
BLOCK (KTA15120 not included) TO
DOUBLE LINE THE WIRE ROPE . (Figure
2).
This reduces the load on the Winch, the
strain on the wire rope and electrical system.
3.
Never apply a load to your winch with the wire rope fully extended. Keep at least 5 turns on the
winch drum.
4. THE VEHICLE ENGINE SHOULD BE RUNNING DURING WINCH OPERATION.
If winching is performed
with the engine turned off, the battery may be too weak to restart the engine.
5. DO NOT
operate your vehicle to assist the Winch in pulling the load. The combination of the Winch and
vehicle pulling together could overload the wire rope and the Winch.
Sling
FIGURE 4
Sling
FIGURE 5
5
4
Safety Warnings & Cautions (Continued)
FIGURE 3
6. WHEN IN USE, ALWAYS STAND CLEAR OF WIRE
ROPE, HOOK AND WINCH.
7. INSPECT WIRE ROPE AND EQUIPMENT
FREQUENTLY. A FRAYED, KINKED OR FLATTENED
WIRE ROPE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED
IMMEDIATELY.
Periodically check the Winch
installation to ensure that all bolts are tight.
8. USE HEAVY LEATHER GLOVES
when handling wire
rope.
DO NOT LET WIRE ROPE SLIDE THROUGH
YOUR GLOVED OR UNGLOVED HANDS. ALWAYS
USE THE HAND-SAVER STRAP
when guiding the
wire rope in or out
(Figure 3).
9. NEVER WINCH WITH LESS THAN 5 WRAPS OF
WIRE ROPE AROUND THE WINCH DRUM
since the
wire rope end fastener may
NOT
withstand
full load.
12.
It is highly recommended to lay a heavy cloth
(such as a blanket or tarp) over the wire rope
when pulling heavy loads
(Figure 5)
. If a wire
rope failure should occur, the cloth will act as
a damper and help prevent the wire rope from
whipping. If mounted on the front of a vehicle
then raise the hood for further protection.
13. NEVER USE YOUR WINCH FOR LIFTING OR
MOVING PEOPLE!
10. KEEP CLEAR OF WINCH, TAUT WIRE ROPE AND HOOK WHEN OPERATING WINCH. NEVER STEP OVER
TAUT WIRE ROPE.
11. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE BACK ONTO ITSELF.
This will damage the wire rope. Use a
KEEPER
WINCH STRAP,
sling, tree saver or other recommended accessory for this type connection
(Figure 4).
FIGURE 6
