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7 Using your winch
1. Put your vehicle in neutral. Never winch with your vehicle in gear or in park, since this could damage your vehicle’s
transmission. Put your emergency brake on. Block the wheels from rolling, using suitable chocks.
2. To pull out the cable, turn the clutch knob counterclockwise to loosen it, then pull out the cable you need. Always leave at
least three turns of cable on the spool to prevent pulling the cable out of the winch.
3. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow strap or chain. Never wrap the cable around the object and hook onto the
cable itself. This can cause damage to the object being pulled, and kink or fray the cable.
4. Re-tighten the clutch knob.
5. Stand clear, and when it is safe to do so, use the power switch in the remote control to retract the cable, and winch the item
as desired.
WARNING!
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Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewellery clear of the drum area and cable when winching.
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Never use the winch if the cable is frayed, kinked or damaged.
•
Never allow anyone to stand near the cable, or in line with the cable behind the winch while
it is under power. If the cable should slip of break, it can suddenly whip back towards the
winch, causing a hazard for anyone in the area. Always stand well to the side while winching.
WARNING!
Pulling capacity is reduced as incline increases. For example, rolling capacity is reduced from 2268
on flat ground to 420 kg on a 45° incline. Please take this into consideration when using your
winch.
8 Maintenance
• Lubricate the cable occasionally with a light oil.
• Grease the gears every 6 months. To do this, remove the clutch knob and separate the left and right housing. Use any good
quality waterproof grease.
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