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Specific Operation Warnings
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WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY
To prevent injury or property damage, read and understand all instructions before operating
winch.
Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles and heavy-duty leather work gloves during operation.
Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement
may briefly create excess load causing product failure.
INSTALLATION SAFETY
Choose a mounting location that can support the winch and rated load capacity.
Do not weld mounting bolts.
Use supplied power cords and rope listed in manual only. Do not use thinner/longer cables or link
multiple cables together.
Keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop, hook, and fairlead opening during installation,
operation and when spooling in or out.
Wrap the rope under 500 lbs. of tension before use. Otherwise, the rope may bind during
operation.
Do not route electrical cables near sharp edges or parts that will move or become hot.
Work in a well-ventilated area. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate and explode when ignited
by a spark or open flame.
Only connect to a clean, corrosion-free battery.
Remove all jewelry and metallic objects before working near battery.
WINCHING SAFETY
Inspect winch rope, hook and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged components must be replaced before operation.
Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls. Verify the load is within the rated capacity
for the rope layer. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Use double-line rigging whenever
possible.
Do not engage or disengage clutch while under load.
Always ensure hook latch is closed and not supporting load.
Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only to the center of hook.
Never use a hook that has been bent, warped, or twisted.
Keep clear of fairlead when operating. Do not try to guide rope.
Do not place any fingers through the hook. Fingers may be caught and get pulled into the fairlead
or drum. Use the included strap to hold the hook instead.
Stay out of the direct line that the rope is pulling. If it slips or breaks, it will create a whiplash
effect. Utilize a winch dampener to help absorb the force released if the rope breaks.
Do not use for overhead hoisting. This winch is intended to be used for pulling only.
Use a spotter to assist you with safe operation of the winch. Make sure the spotter is out of the
way of the vehicle and the rope before activating the winch.
Do not use the hand crank, if equipped, to assist the winch.
Do not use vehicle to pull on the rope and “assist” the winch.
Do not use to transport people or animals.
