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14. AVOID CONTINUOUS PULLS FROM
EXTREME ANGLES. This will cause the wire
rope to pile up 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.
15. NEVER OBSCURE THE WARNING
INSTRUCTION LABELS ON THE WINCH.
16. Always operate Winch with an unob-
structed view of the Winching operation.
17. Equipment such as hooks, pulley blocks,
straps, etc. should be sized for winch capacity
and periodically inspected for damage that
could reduce their strength.
18. NEVER RELEASE FREESPOOL CLUTCH
WHEN THERE IS A LOAD ON THE WINCH.
19. NEVER WORK ON OR AROUND THE
WINCH DRUM WHEN WINCH IS UNDER
LOAD.
20. DO NOT OPERATE WINCH WHEN UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF ANY DRUGS OR
ALCOHOL.
21. ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH POWER
LEADS TO BATTERY BEFORE WORKING ON
OR AROUND THE WINCH DRUM so that
Winch cannot be turned on accidentally.
22. 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.
23. When using your Winch to move a load,
place the vehicle transmission in neutral, set
vehicle hand-brake, and chock all wheels.
24. DO NOT USE THE WINCH TO HOLD
LOADS IN PLACE. Use other means of
securing loads such as tie-down straps. For tie-
down information go to www.keepercorp.com.
25. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED
SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS AND
ACCESSORIES. Use of non-factory approved
components may cause injury or property
damage and could void your warranty.
26. 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.
27. This is a 12 Volt DC Winch. CONNECT
ONLY TO ATV, UTV OR CAR 12 VOLT
BATTERY. DO NOT CONNECT WINCH TO
EITHER 110V OR 220V AC CURRENT AS
WINCH WILL BURNOUT OR FATAL SHOCK
WILL OCCUR.
28. NEVER ALLOW SHOCK LOADS TO BE
APPLIED TO WINCH OR WIRE ROPE.
29. USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN PULLING
OR LOWERING A LOAD UP AND DOWN A
RAMP OR INCLINE.
30. KEEP PEOPLE, PETS, AND PROPERTY
CLEAR OF WINCHING PATH, FRONT, REAR
AND SIDES.
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Turn the clutch dial to the disengage position
as shown in Figure 7. NEVER RELEASE FREE-
SPOOL CLUTCH WHEN THERE IS A LOAD ON
THE WINCH. DO NOT FORCE THE DIAL.
Release tension on the clutch by jogging out
some of the wire rope. Release the clutch and
pull out the wire rope and secure to anchor or load. Check that there are at least five (5) wraps
of wire rope left on the drum. Re-engage the drum by returning the clutch dial to the engaged
position. (Figure 7)
Engaged
Freespool
Figure 7
CAUTION
CAUTION
Clutch must be fully engaged before
Winching. NEVER ENGAGE CLUTCH DIAL
WHILE DRUM IS TURNING.
The clutch dial has been adjusted and
permanently locked in place with a thread
locking compound at the factory. Do not
attempt to re-adjust the dial.
