This electric winch should be respected as power
equipment. High forces are created when using a
winch, creating potential safety hazards. Never
allow children or anyone who is not familiar with
the operation of the winch to use it.
Never exceed rated winch load. Dangerously high
forces can be created if the load being moved is
too large or is allowed to get in a bind, etc. Pay
attention to the sound of the winch and stop
pulling immediately if the winch begins to stall.
Note that installing longer than normal line results
in increased load on the winch.
Winch is equipped with high-quality strap capable
of handling the rated winch load. Never exceed
the rated capacity. Do not use vehicle pulling
power to increase the pulling capacity of your
winch.
Keep the winching area free of all unnecessary
personnel. Never stand between load and winch
or directly in line with load and winch.
This winch operates from a low voltage 12 volt
D.C. power source (e.g., a car or truck battery).
DO NOT connect winch to 120V A.C. power.
When winching operation has been completed,
do not depend on the winch to support the load.
Always secure the load properly. Use tie down
straps or chains.
The auxiliary handle is for emergency use only.
Never use the auxiliary handle as an assist to the
motor when the motor is running. Always remove
the auxiliary handle when it is not in use. Do not
operate the winch motor or allow the winch to free
wheel with the handle installed.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the drum and
line area of the winch when operating. Do not
attempt to guide the line by hand as it rewinds on
the drum.
The winch must be securely attached to a struc-
tural member or frame that is capable of sustain-
ing loads in excess of the winch capacity. When
attaching the winch to a vehicle, make sure the
mounting pad area is rigidly supported by the
vehicle frame. Always block the wheels to prevent
vehicle from rolling when pulling a load with the
winch.
When releasing a load with the clutch, maintain
control of the speed. Excess speed could result in
winch damage and serious personal injury.
Keep the pull of the strap onto the reel as straight
as possible to avoid strap damage.
Inspect strap and hook on each use and replace
at the first sign of wear or abnormal appearance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Be sure that the mounting surface is of sufficient
strength to support a load well in excess of the rated
winch capacity.
2. Fasten the winch to the trailer winch stand (or other
mounting surface) with three 1/2" bolts, nuts, washers
and lock washers. Be sure that the winch is positioned
so that the strap winds onto the reel as straight as
possible.
3. On boat trailer installations the winch stand should be
adjusted so that the loading ring on the bow of the
boat is at the same height or slightly higher than the
winch drum when the boat is fully loaded on the trailer.
Be sure that the trailer-bow stop is located far enough
back of the winch drum so that the strap hook is not
drawn into the drum when the boat is fully loaded on
the trailer.
4. Your winch is equipped with keyhole slots in the base
for use with quick mounting shoulder studs, if desir-
able. (See FIG. 1) If you wish to use quick mount
studs, (DL Accessory No. 6365) they should be
mounted securely into the winch stand. After position-
ing the winch on the studs, a 3/8" bolt should be
placed in one of the other holes available to keep the
winch securely in position.
WARNING: FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
WARNING: This winch is built for trailer loading and other horizontal pulling applications. NOT TO BE
USED FOR LIFTING, SUPPORTING OR TRANSPORTING PEOPLE OR LOADS OVER AREAS
WHERE PEOPLE COULD BE PRESENT OR FOR ANY VERTICAL LIFTING OR LOWERING
APPLICATIONS.
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