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3. Elevating Mast (continued)
1. Turn handle on left side of winch
counterclockwise to
elevate.
2. Never allow lift cable loop,
Counter Weight, or line
shackle to contact “Tee
Head” while elevating
mast. Continued cranking
in this condition will cause
“Tee Head” to bend.
NOTE:
A red line will appear on the center
mast as a warning to use “Guy Lines” on the
R-250.
See page 10 for “Guy Line” assembly
instructions.
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. Attaching Lift Cable to Object
1. With mast elevated, lower lift line to load
by pushing up, and holding, the Free Fall
Lever (located on the left side of the
winch).
WARNING
Never attempt to use free fall lever
with a load attached.
2. While holding up Free Fall Lever, pull
cable from lower spool of winch, as
shown, until the cable is long enough to
securely attach to the load.
Note:
Secure load line using approved
rigging practices and equipment only.
WARNING
Always lift load slightly to check rig-
ging and balance before elevating.
Note:
Stabilizing lines
should be used to
control any long or
awkward load. Use as
many lines as necessary
to maintain complete
control of the suspended
object.
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. Elevating Load
1. Select the proper shaft and winch
handle socket for lifting in accordance
with the weight chart below.
2. Raise the load by turning the winch
handle in a clockwise direction.
WARNING
Never allow anyone under an
elevated load.
Stabilizing Line
