GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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C A U T I O N
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to minor or moderate
injury.
Winching Safety:
•
Always
require operator and bystanders to
be aware of stability during winching of
vehicle and/or load.
•
Always
keep remote control lead clear of the
drum, rope and rigging. Inspect for cracks,
pinches, frayed wires or loose connections.
Replace if damaged.
•
Always
pass remote control through a
window to avoid pinching lead in door, when
using remote inside a vehicle.
C A U T I O N
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to minor or moderate
injury.
Winching Safety:
•
Never
apply load to hook lip or latch. Apply
load only to the center of hook.
•
Never
use a hook whose throat opening has
increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
2
C A U T I O N
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to minor or moderate
injury.
General Safety:
•
Always
Know Your Winch: Take time to fully
read and understand the included Installation
and Operations guide, and Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques, in order to understand
your winch and the winching operation.
•
Never
operate this winch if you are under 16
years of age.
•
Never
operate this winch when under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
•
Never
exceed winch or rope rated capacity, of
9500 lbs (4309 kg). Double line using a snatch
block to reduce winch load.
Installation Safety:
•
Always
choose a mounting location that is
sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum
pulling capacity of your winch.
•
Always
use factory approved switches,
remote controls, accessories and installation
components.
•
Always
use grade 5 or better hardware,
never weld bolts and never use longer bolts
than those supplied from factory.
•
Always
complete winch mounting and
attachment of hook to hook loop before wiring
winch during installation.
•
Always
position fairlead with WARNING label
on top.
•
Always
spool the rope onto the drum as
indicated by the drum rotation label on the
winch. Required for automatic brake to work
(if winch is so equipped) and for correct
installation orientation.
•
Always
prestretch rope and respool under
load before use. Tightly wound rope reduces
chances of “binding”, which is rope working
it's way down into a loosely wound rope layer,
and catching or damaging itself. See
“Spooling” section in this manual.
C A U T I O N
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to minor or moderate
injury.
Winching Safety:
•
Always
inspect winch installation, rope and
hook condition before operating winch. Frayed,
kinked or damaged rope must be replaced
immediately. Loose or damaged winch
installation must be corrected immediately.
Immediately replace a hook that is damaged,
bent or twisted.
•
Never
leave remote control plugged into winch
while free spooling, rigging, or sitting idle.
•
Never
hook rope back onto itself. This damages
the rope. Always use a choker chain, wire
choker rope or tree trunk protector on the
anchor.
•
Always
prior to winching, remove any element
that may interfere with safe winch operation.
•
Always
take your time when rigging for a
winch pull.
•
Always
be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load, and the strap or chain will
not slip.
•
Never
engage or disengage clutch if winch is
under load, rope is in tension or rope drum is
moving.
•
Always
unspool as much rope as possible
when rigging. Double line or pick distant
anchor point.
•
Always
stand clear of rope and load during
operation.
•
Never
touch rope or hook while in tension or
under load.
•
Never
touch rope or hook while someone else
is at the control switch or during winching
operation.
•
Never
touch rope or hook while remote
control is plugged into winch.
•
Always
stand clear of rope and load and keep
others away while winching.
WA R N I N G
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
•
Always
remove jewelry and wear eye
protection.
•
Never
lean over battery while making
connections.
•
Always
verify area is clear of fuel lines,
fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc.,
when drilling.
•
Never
route electrical cables:
- Across any sharp edges.
- Through or near moving parts.
- Near parts that become hot.
•
Always
insulate and protect all exposed
wiring and electrical terminals.
•
Always
install terminal boots as directed
in installation instructions.
WA R N I N G
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
•
Never
operate winch with less than
8
wraps of rope around the drum. Rope could
come loose from the drum, as the rope
attachment to the drum is not designed to
hold a load.
•
Never
use as an overhead hoist, or to
suspend a load.
•
Never
use to lift or move persons.
