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Operation Precautions
1.
Do not exceed load capacity.
Be aware of
dynamic loading!
Sudden load movement may
briefly create excess load causing product failure.
2.
Do not maintain power to the winch if the
motor stalls.
Verify load is within rated capacity
for the wire rope layer, see Winch Specifications
on page 2.
Make sure the battery is fully charged.
Use double line rigging whenever possible, see
Double Line Rigging on page 11.
3.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-
duty leather work gloves during operation.
4.
Do not disengage clutch under load.
Engage clutch before starting.
5.
Keep clear of fairlead when operating,
Do not try to guide wire rope.
6.
Do not place finger(s) through hook.
Fingers
may be caught and get pulled into fairlead or
drum.
Use included strap to hold hook instead.
7.
Place heavy rag or carpet over wire rope span 6
feet from hook to help absorb the force released if
the wire rope breaks.
(See Figure A.)
Figure A: Whiplash Dampening Blanket or Rug
8.
Stay out of the direct line that the wire rope is
pulling. In case it slips or breaks, it will
“whiplash”
along this line.
9.
Do not use for lifting or moving people.
10. Use a spotter to assist you in assuring that it is
safe to operate the winch. Make sure the spotter
is out of the way of the vehicle and the wire rope
before activating the winch.
11. Do not use the hand crank, if equipped, to
“assist”
the winch.
12. Do not use vehicle to pull on the Wire Rope and
“assist” the winch.
13. Use as intended only. Do not lift items vertically
or use for aircraft purposes.
14. Prevent entanglement. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry, as they can be caught in
moving parts. Non-skid footwear is recommended.
Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
15. Disconnect Pendant Controller before working
near the Wire Rope, drum, fairlead or load, to
prevent accidental starting.
16. Inspect before every use; do not use if damaged
or parts loose. Examine the winch for structural
cracks, bends, damage, frayed or kinked wire
rope, and any other conditions that may affect the
safe operation of the winch. Do not use the winch
even if minor damage appears. A kink
permanently weakens the wire rope, even after it
is straightened out; kinked wire rope can fail
suddenly and must not be used.
17. Keep wire rope straight to avoid kinking the wire
rope. The illustrations to the right show how a
kink forms.
a. This illustration shows a
kink about to form. At this
point the winch should be
stopped and the wire rope
should be straightened
out to prevent kinking.
b. This wire rope is
kinked. It is too
late to reverse
the damage at
this point, the
wire rope must be discarded. It is
permanently damaged and must not be used.
c. This is a kinked wire rope that has been
straightened out. Even though it has been
pulled straight, some wires in the wire rope
are stretched, and others are severely bent,
if not broken. The unstretched wires will take
more load and can fail suddenly before the
rope reaches its capacity. This wire rope
must be discarded and not be used.
A kink permanently weakens the wire rope, even
after it is straightened out; kinked wire rope can
fail suddenly and must not be used.
18. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating. Distractions can cause you to control.
