5
Precautions
When using this winch, safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the winch.
11)
Do not apply load to winch when cable is fully
extended. Keep AT LEAST 5 FULL TURNS of cable on the
drum.
12)
After moving an item with the winch, secure the
item. Do not rely on the winch to hold it for an extended pe-
riod.
13)
Examine winch before using. Components may be
affected by exposure to everyday weathering, chemicals,
salts, and rust.
14)
When loading a boat into a trailer without reel or
side hull rollers, make sure the trailer is submerged in the
water when the boat is loaded by the winch. Attempting to
drag the boat on to the trailer while on land can cause winch
failure and possible injury.
15)
Never operate winch if cable shows any signs of
weakening, is knotted or kinked.
16)
Do not cross over or under the cable while it is in
process of loading.
17)
Do not move vehicle with cable extended and at-
tached to load to pull it. The cable could snap.
18)
Apply blocks (such as a wheel choke) to vehicle
when parked on an incline.
19)
Re-spool cable properly.
1)
Keeps hands and body away from Fairlead (cable
intake slot) when operating.
2)
Secure vehicle in position before using winch.
3)
Do not exceed winch load weight capacity (see
Winch Specifications).
4)
Be certain winch is properly bolted to a structure
(or vehicle) that can hold the winch load.
5)
Always use proper couplings when connecting
winch cable hook to load.
6)
Do not lift items vertically. The winch was designed
for horizontal use only.
7)
Do not overload the winch (see Model Specifica-
tions). It will do the job better at the load it was intended.
8)
Do not use inappropriate attachments to extend the
length of the winch cable.
9)
NEVER LIFT PEOPLE OR HOIST LOADS OVER
PEOPLE.
10)
Never come in between the winch and the load
when operating.
