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3.
Recoil the rope back into the winch under at least 500lb (227kg) of tension. Apply light pressure
to vehicle brake pedal as needed to produce load.
4.
Stop approximately every minute to check rope is winding level. Make sure vehicle is in park with
parking brake applied before exiting vehicle. Do not check, touch or attempt to reposition rope
with load on winch rope.
Before Each Use
⚠
WARNING
•
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.
•
Wrap the rope under 500lbs of tension before use. Otherwise, the rope may bind during
operation.
•
Work in a well-ventilated area. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate and explode when
ignited by a spark or open flame.
•
Remove all jewelry and metallic objects before working near batteries.
Operating Instructions
⚠
WARNING
•
Read the entire Important Safety Information section at the beginning of this manual, including
all text under subheadings, before setting up or using this electric winch.
•
The instructions that follow are basic guidelines only and cannot cover all situations
encountered during use. The operator and assistants must carefully plan usage to prevent
accidents.
1. Examine the rope. Do not use the winch if the rope is frayed, kinked or damaged.
2. Fully charge the vehicle’s battery.
3.
Check
th
e
winch's
e
l
ectr
ical
connections. All connections must be tight and clean.
4.
Pu
t the
vehicle's transmission in Neutral.
5. If the vehicle connected to the winch must be stationary, engage the emergency brake and block
the wheels using wheel chocks (sold separately).
WARNING:
Never shift winch to Free Spool position with load on winch rope.
6. To pull out the rope, move the clutch control to the released position (shown below). Slide the
loop of the hook strap over the hook, then pull on the hook strap to pull the winch rope from
winch drum.
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