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Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use. A frayed or damaged
rope must be replaced immediately. Use only the manufacturer’s replacement
rope with the exact specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are tight before
each operation.
Never connect the cable back to itself. This will cause cable damage. Always
use a snatch block, sling or chain of suitable strength as shown in the
illustrations.
Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a place that it will not be
damaged.
Any winch that appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be worn, or
operates abnormally shall be removed from service.
Pull only on parts of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by the manufacturer shall be used.
Before installing your winch it is recommended to perform a test run in both
directions for only a couple of rotations of the drum. It is good practice to
ensure that the clutch is dis-engaged when not under load or in use.
WINCHING TECHNIQUES A-Z
a. Take time to assess the situation and surroundings before operation of the winch.
b. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
c. Disengage the clutch to allow free-spooling and to save energy.
d. Attach the hand saver hook to the clevis hook to protect your skin.
e. Pull out the wire rope to your desired anchor point using the hand saver hook.
f. Secure the clevis hook to the anchor point. Do not attach the hook back onto the
wire rope.
g. Engage the clutch.
h. Connect the remote control to the winch.
i. Start your engine to ensure power is being replenished to the battery.
j. Power in the wire rope guiding the wire under tension to draw up the slack in the
wire. Once the wire is under tension stand well clear. Never step over the wire rope.
k. Double-check your anchors and make sure all connections are secure.
