IMPORTANT!
Prior to installing and operating the winch, please read this manual thoroughly
and carefully. Keep this manual and all other instructions accessible at all times.
Although this manual will help you become familiarized with the operating pro-
cedures for the winch, it is by no means a substitute for proper training and the
safe use of winches, barge rigging and other marine equipment. Because own-
ers and operators are solely responsible for determining whether a particular
usage is acceptable, only individuals trained in the proper use of winches, barge
rigging and other marine equipment should operate winches.
The typical operational environment of winches includes very high forces, and
the potential hazards associated with these forces should not be underestimated.
Improper installation or misuse of the winch may result in injury to persons or
cause equipment failure or damage.
ALWAYS OBSERVE THESE BASIC SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS:
• To reduce potential of electrical shock or other injury, turn off and lock out or tag
out power source before initiating any maintenance or repairs.
• Keep all fi ngers, loose clothing and any foreign objects away from winch while in
operation.
• During operation of the winch, always remain to the side of the winch, slightly be-
hind the gear motor.
• Never operate the winch from the front or when bystanders are in front of it.
• Operators and bystanders should stay clear of any load and the wire rope while the
winch is operating.
• Under no circumstances, should any winch be used to move, raise or lower a
person(s) or equipment.
• Do not operate the winch unless you have a fi rm stance on a non-slippery surface.
• Do not apply tension to the winch unless there are at least four complete wraps of
rope on the drum.
• Inspect the winch carefully at least once a month for worn gears and pawls, cracked
welds, and other damaged parts. If any worn, cracked or damaged parts are found,
stop use immediately and remove the winch from service until all appropriate repairs
are completely made.
