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Winching
Guide
Single Line Winching — Straight Pull
Setup
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from electrical fire: check the
electrical cables to your winch for abrasion or heat damage before
use. Replace worn or damaged cables immediately.
1.
MAKE A PLAN. Pick a sturdy anchor
such as a large tree, large rock, or other
vehicle that is generally straight on and
that allows for sufficient rope out to
obtain maximum power from the winch.
2. PUT ON GLOVES. Regardless of
synthetic or wire rope, heavy-duty work
gloves are always a good idea.
3. Place the winch into freespool.
Rigging
1.
Pull the hook out using the strap to the anchor point. Don’t forget any
rigging you will need, such as a tree strap and shackle.
WARNING! To prevent serious injury from sudden detachment of the
winch rope leave at least 5 full wraps of rope on the drum.
2. Secure the winch rope to the anchor point.
Do not wrap the winch rope directly around
a tree or rock. Not only will this damage or
kill the tree, but it will also damage the rope
where the hook attaches back to the rope.
3.
If possible, have the latch side of the hook
facing up. This will help force the hook to
the ground if the hook should fail or slip off
the rigging.
4.
Make sure the hook is fully engaged
on the shackle or vehicle anchor point.
THE HOOK LATCH MUST CLOSE.
5. Place a winch damper or other heavy object
on the line, 1/3 of the total distance from the
hook end of the rope.
Use double line rigging whenever practical to prevent
overloading and overheating of the winch.
