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CAUTION
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If the motor stalls do not maintain power to the winch. Electric
winches are designed and made for intermittent use and should not be used in
constant duty applications.
CAUTION
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Never disengage the clutch when there is a load on the winch.
CAUTION
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Use the hand saver hook when handling the hook for spooling or
un-spooling the wire rope.
GENERAL TIPS FOR SAFE OPERATION
The 4,500lbs and its all-derivative types are rated at 4,500lbs capacity when
spooling the first rope layer on the drum. Overloading can damage the
winch/motor/ or wire rope. For loads over 70% of rated line pull, we recommend
the use of the pulley block/snatch block to double the wire rope line. This will aid
in two ways: a) reduce the number or rope layers on the drum, b) reduce the load
on the wire rope by as much as 50%. When doubling the line back to the vehicle,
attach to the frame or other load bearing part.
The vehicle engine should be kept running during operation of the winch to
minimize battery drain and maximize power and speed of the winch. If the winch
is used for a considerable amount of time with the engine off, the battery may be
drained and too weak to restart the engine.
Get to know your winch before you actually need to use it. We recommend that
you set up a few test runs to familiarize yourself with rigging techniques, the
sounds your winch makes under various loads, the way the cable spools on the
drum, etc.
Inspect the wire rope and equipment before each use. A frayed or damaged
rope must be replaced immediately. Use only the manufacturer’s replacement
rope with the exact specifications.
Inspect the winch installation and bolts to ensure that all bolts are tight before
each operation.
Never connect the cable back to itself. This will cause cable damage. Always
use a snatch block, sling or chain of suitable strength as shown in the
illustrations.
Store the remote control inside your vehicle in a place that it will not be damaged.
