Pierce PSHDH20000, Owner'S Manual

Page: 4 / 20

SAFETY WARNINGS
(continued)
DO NOT MISUSE YOUR WINCH
• DO NOT lift items vertically. The winch was
designed for horizontal use only.
• DO NOT operate the winch with less than eight
wraps on the drum. The set screw on the drum is
not designed to hold pull force of cable.
• DO NOT use to hold or secure a load. The winch
is not to be used as a tie down.
• Avoid continuous pulls from extreme angles.
This will cause the wire rope to jam as it piles
up on one side.
• Use a nylon sling when winching. Hooking
the wire rope to itself will cause considerable
damage to the wire rope.
• DO NOT move your vehicle to assist the winch in
pulling the load. The combination of the winch
and vehicle pulling could overload the wire rope
and winch.
• Never release the free spool clutch when a load
is connected to the winch.
• DO NOT exceed pulling limitations of winch.
• DO NOT shock loads when winching. A shock
load occurs when increased force is suddenly
applied to the wire rope.
• DO NOT use your winch as a hoist.
• DO NOT use your winch to lift, support, or
transport people.
• DO NOT alter the warning instruction labels.
• DO NOT overheat your winch. Use your winch
intermittently.
• Only use your winch for direct winching. Do
not use your winch for jerking loads, towing, or
securing a load. Any damage incurred as a result
of such action will void the warranty.
• DO NOT winch near electrical power lines.
AVOID UNINTENTIONAL STARTING
• The winch clutch must be disengaged when not
in use and fully engaged when in use.
• Power must be disconnected when not in use.
MAINTAIN YOUR WINCH
• Check your winch carefully before each use.
• Damaged equipment must be properly
repaired or replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorized service center.
• Inspect and maintain the wire rope and winch
frequently.
• Replace frayed rope strands immediately.
• Use only factory approved switches, remote
controls, and accessories.
• Check the tightness of the mounting bolts and
electrical connections periodically.
RE-SPOOL THE WIRE ROPE
• Wear leather gloves while re-spooling.
• DO NOT allow the wire rope to thread through
your hand without a glove.
• Keep a slight load on the wire rope while
re-spooling. Hold the wire rope with one gloved
hand and the remote control in the other.
4