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WARNING
WARNING
NOTE: Choose an anchor point as far away as possible to provide the winch with
its greatest winching power. A secure anchor is critical to winching operations.
An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural anchors in-
clude trees, stumps and rocks. Remember to hook the winch rope as low as pos-
sible.
(2) Secure the winch anchor hook to the anchor point.
NOTE: You may combine any of our approved rigging accessories with the anchor
hook for added stability.
Never wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a
choker chain or tree trunk protector on the anchor.
Step 5: PLAN YOUR PULL.
Always avoid continuous side pulls which can pile up winch rope at
one end of the drum. This can damage winch rope or winch.
(1) Line up your pull as straight as possible. This prevents side pulls that can allow the
winch rope to rub on the fairlead. Side pulls cause the winch rope to stack up at one end
of the drum. This can damage the winch rope or the winch.
Step 6: SECURE TO THE LOAD.
(1) Establish a load point. Often a load does not have a secure load point. It may be neces-
sary to secure the load with a choker chain or strap.
Step 7: ATTACH THE CLEVIS/D-SHACKLE.
(1) If using a strap, attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap being careful not to over
tighten the shackle (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
(2) Secure the shackle into the throat of the winch rope hook.
Step 8: PUT WINCH ROPE UNDER TENSION.
(1) Engage the clutch by pulling out the knob and turning it clockwise to get locked.
(2) Press the rotation control switch on your drill/driver to the forward/clockwise position.
(3) Use the trigger control to slowly wind the winch rope in until no slack remains. Tension-
ing in the winch rope will keep the winch rope from ”bird nesting” and binding. Make
sure rope is winding from the top of the winch.
(4) Once the winch rope is under tension, stand clear, and never step over the winch rope.
Step 9: CHECK YOUR LOAD.
(1) Ensure all connections are secure and free of debris before continuing with winching.
Winching
The following steps describe how to operate the winch after it has been properly rigged.