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MOVING PARTS – ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death.
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Always ensure hook latch is closed and not supporting load.
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Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only to the center of hook.
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Never use a hook whose throat opening has increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted.
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Always use a hook with a latch.
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Always ensure the operator and bystanders are aware of the stability of the load.
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Never wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a choker chain or tree trunk protector on the
anchor.
MOVING PARTS – ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death.
General safety:
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Always know your winch. Take time to fully read operation manual in order to understand
your winch and its operations.
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Always read and understand your drill/driver operator’s manual and instructions.
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Never exceed winch or winch rope rated capacity.
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Always wear heavy gloves when handling winch rope.
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Always remove jewelry and wear eye and ear protection.
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Never use winch or winch rope for towing. Shock loads can damage, overload and brake
rope.
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Never use a winch to secure a load.
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Never operate this winch when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
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Never operate this winch if you are under 16 years of age.
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Never operate winch without reading or understanding the operator’s manual.
Installation safety:
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Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during in-
stallation, operation, and when spooling in or out.
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Always position fairlead with warning readily visible on top.
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Always respool under load before each use. Tightly wound rope reduces chances of ”bind-
ing”, which can damage the rope.
WARNING
WARNING
