Rhino Winch 3000lb, Operation Manual

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3000lb - 4500lb
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English
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Winching Safety:
• Never exceed the winch or winch rope rated
capacity. If required, double line using a
snatch block to reduce the load on the rope.
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when
handling winch rope.
• Never use the winch or winch rope for towing.
Shocks can cause damage / overload and
break the rope.
• Never use this winch to secure a load for
transport.
• Never operate this winch when under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Never operate this winch if you are under 16
years of age.
Installation Safety:
• Always
use class 8.8 metric (grade 5) or
better hardware.
• Never
weld mounting bolts.
• Always
use factory approved mounting
hardware, components, and accessories.
• Never
use bolts that are too long.
• Always
confirm required bolt length to
ensure proper thread engagement.
• Always
keep hands clear of the winch
rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening
during installation and operation.
• Always
position the fairlead with a warning
readily visible on top.
• Always
pre-stretch the rope and re-spool
under load before use. Tightly wound rope
reduces the chances of ”binding”, which
can damage the rope.
• Always
use the supplied hook strap during
installation and during operation.
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
General Safety:
•
Always inspect winch rope, hook, and
slings before operating the winch.
Damaged components must be replaced
before operation. Be careful to protect all
parts from damage.
•
Always remove any element or obstacle
that may interfere with safe operation of
the winch.
•
Always be certain the anchor you select
will withstand the load and the strap or
chain will not slip.
•
Always require operators and bystanders
to be aware of vehicle and / or load.
•
Always be aware of the stability of the
vehicle and load during winching. Keep
others away and alert all bystanders of an
unstable situation.
•
Always unspool as much winch rope as
possible when rigging. Double line or pick
a distant anchor point.
•
Never touch the winch rope or hook while
someone else is at a control switch, during
winching operation or while under tension
/ load.
•
Never engage or disengage the clutch if
the winch is under load, the winch rope is
in tension or the drum is moving.
•
Always stand clear of the winch rope and
load and keep others away while winching.
•
Never use a vehicle to pull on the winch
rope. Combined load or shock load can
damage, over load and break the rope.
•
Never wrap the winch rope back onto
itself. Use a choker chain or tree trunk
protector on the anchor.
•
The operator must have direct line of sight
of the vehicle / load.
•
Never pair more than one winch and one
remote together at the same time.