WINCH MANUAL
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
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6. Assemble the Clevis Hook to the cable. Take off the pin from the
Clevis Hook, connect the Clevis Hook to the cable and mount the pin
back to the Clevis Hook.
7. Always use the Hand Saver (Optional) when free-spooling and re-
spooling the wire rope. Using the Hand Saver keeps your hands and
fingers away from the rotating drum.
8. Check for proper drum rotation. Pull or turn the clutch knob to the
“OUT” “Disengage” position (Free-spooling). Pull out some cable
from the drum, and then turn the clutch knob to the “IN” “Engage”
position to engage the gears. Press the cable out button on the
remote lead switch. If the drum is turning and releasing cable, then
your connections are accurate. If the drum is turning and collecting
more cable, then reverse the leads on the motor. Repeat and check
rotation.
RIGGING TECHNIQUES
Locate a suitable anchor such as a strong tree trunk or boulder.
ALWAYS use a sling or strap as an anchor point on a object, Never use the
cable or hook as a anchor point attached to an object.
CAUTION
NEVER attach the clevis hook back onto the winch cable as this could
cause damage to the cable.
CAUTION
Do not winch from an acute angle as the wire rope will bind up on
one side of the drum causing damage to wire rope (Bird Nesting) and
cause major damage to winch and possible equipment.
NOTICE
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten the vehicle/
equipment. Long pulls should be done with the wire rope in a straight
line to winch/vehicle, see above illustration.
CAUTION
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket or jacket over the wire rope
five or six feet from the hook because in the event of a broken cable it
will dampen the force.
For additional protection open the hood/bonnet of the vehicle as
shown.
NOTICE
For pulls over 70% rated line pull, we recommend the use of the snatch/
pulley block to double line the wire rope. This reduces the load on the
winch and the strain on the rope.
Single Line
Double Line
DANGER
Never use your winch for overhead hoisting, lifting of people, moving
people or moving of live animals.
