3.
Remote Socket:
The remote socket (underneath
this cap) allows the remote control to be attached to
the control pack to allow the winch to function.
4.
Clutch Lever:
The clutch lever allows the winch drum
to be disconnected from the winch motor to allow
the rope to be pulled from the winch by hand.
5.
Synthetic Rope/Hook:
The synthetic rope with hook
allows the winch to be connected to an anchor to
provide a pulling force. This synthetic rope is highly
flexible, lightweight, and it floats.
6.
Winch Drum With Integral Brake:
The winch drum
allows the rope to be stored on the winch and trans-
mits force to the rope. The winch is equipped with
an integral brake that will stop rotation of the winch
drum if the winch motor is stopped.
CAUTION!
If not installed, the hook strap must be placed on the
hook.
Fairlead:
The hawse fairlead acts as a guide for the syn-
thetic rope and minimizes damage to the rope.
WINCH ACCESSORIES
The following accessories are necessary to attach the
winch to anchors, change direction of pull, and for safe
winching.
Gloves:
It is extremely important to wear pro-
tective gloves while operating the winch or
handling the winch rope. Avoid loose fitting
clothes or anything that could become
entangled in the rope and other moving parts.
Snatch/Block Pulley:
Used properly, the
multi-purpose snatch block allows you to (1)
increase the winch's pulling power; and (2)
change your pulling direction without damag-
ing the winch rope. Proper use of the snatch block is
covered in “Before You Pull.”
Clevis/D-Shackles:
The D-Shackle is a safe
means of connecting the looped ends of
cables, straps and snatch blocks. The shack-
le's pin is threaded to allow easy removal.
Tree Trunk Protector:
Typically made of
tough, high-quality nylon, it provides the
operator an attachment point for the winch
rope to a wide variety of anchor points and
objects, as well as protects living trees.
Abrasion Sleeve:
The abrasion sleeve is provided with
the synthetic rope and must be used with the synthetic
rope at all times to protect the rope from potential abra-
sion wear. The sleeve has a loose fit so it can easily be
positioned along the synthetic rope to protect from
rough surfaces and sharp corners.
OPERATING YOUR WINCH
WARNING!
Failure to observe any of these warnings regarding
proper winch usage may result in severe injury.
•
Always use supplied hook strap to hold the hook
when spooling wire rope in or out.
•
Never use as a hoist.
•
Never use to move persons.
•
Never exceed winch or synthetic rope rated
capacity.
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WARNING!
•
Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling
the synthetic rope.
•
Never touch synthetic rope or hook while in tension
or under load.
•
Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under
load, synthetic rope is in tension, or rope drum is
moving.
•
Always stand clear of synthetic rope and load and
keep others away during winching.
•
Always keep hands and clothing clear of the syn-
thetic rope, hook and fairlead opening during
operation and when spooling.
•
Never wrap synthetic rope back onto itself. Always
use a choker chain, wire choker rope or tree trunk
protector on the anchor.
•
Never attach a recovery strap to the winch hook to
increase the length of a pull.
•
Never attempt to tow a vehicle with the recovery
strap attached directly to the winch hook.
•
Never use bungee or kinetic straps that develop
tremendous and potentially dangerous amounts of
force when stretched.
•
Always disconnect the remote control when not in
use.
•
Never winch when there are less than 10 wraps of
synthetic rope around the winch drum.
•
Always pass remote control through a window to
avoid pinching lead in door, when using remote
inside a vehicle.
•
Never leave the remote control plugged into the
winch while free spooling, rigging or sitting idle.
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