FEATURES & CONTROLS
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Moving Part Hazards
To prevent serious injury and property damage:
Do not operate or install winch without reading and
understanding these instructions and the Basic Guide to
Winching Techniques.
Keep hands clear of wire rope, hook and fairlead opening during
operation and when spooling.
Use supplied hook strap for spooling wire rope.
Stand clear of wire rope and load during operation.
Keep others away.
Inspect winch installation and wire rope condition before
operating winch
Do not use as a hoist.
Do not use to move persons.
Do not exceed winch’s rated capacity.
Never touch wire rope or hook while in tension.
Be certain the anchor you select will withstand load.
Never wrap wire rope back onto itself. Use a choker chain or
tree trunk protector on the anchor.
Prior to initiating winching operation be sure any element which
can interfere with safe winching is removed.
Do not disengage clutch if winch is under load or wire rope is in
tension.
Take your time. Sloppy rigging causes accidents.
The wire rope must always spool onto the drum as indicated by
the drum rotation label on the winch.
To avoid injury and property damage:
Do not use winch to secure a load during transport.
Do not submerge in water.
Do not use to tow other vehicles.
Wear heavy leather gloves when handling the wire rope.
Never winch with less than 5 wraps of wire rope around the
drum.
Caution should be used if the vehicle is tied down during a
winching operation. This may lead to damage to the frame.
Before winching, inspect remote control lead for damage.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS REGARDING THE USE OF WINCH
