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The following Safety Precautions Must be Followed at ALL Times
Failure to follow the warnings and cautions in this manual could result in
serious injury and/or property damage.
Thoroughly read the manuals furnished with this product and be familiar with the
controls. Do not allow individuals to operate the winch without understanding the
safe operation and procedures for the equipment.
WARNINGS
A
LWAYS
unplug the wiring harness before attempting to install, relocate,
service or perform maintenance on the winch.
N
EVER
use the winch to lift or move people or animals.
N
EVER
use the winch to exclusively hold, support or permanently secure the
top. Use separate brace(s) to support the camper top when raised.
N
EVER
extend the top beyond the visual height indicators on the camper.
A
LWAYS
stand away from the winch during operation. A
LWAYS
keep objects,
people and animals away from the camper and camper top when operating
the winch. Serious injury could occur if the cable breaks.
A
LWAYS
keep hands clear of the cable spool (drum area).
A
LWAYS
wear leather gloves when handling the cable. Steel cable can
cause serious damage to hands.
N
EVER
wear loose fitting clothes, scarves, ties or jewelry when operating the
winch. Loose clothing can become caught in moving parts.
CAUTION
Do not use this winch on any campers with a top (including accessories) that
exceeds 800 pounds in weight.
Do not lift the camper top if there is cargo such as luggage or bicycles on the
camper top. The extra load can overload the winch and cause damage that
may void the warranty.
The winch has a 5-minute duty cycle. Wait at least 5 minutes between each
lifting cycle. Running the winch continuously will damage the motor and
gears and void the warranty.
Powerwinch
2145 W. 6th Avenue Broomfield, CO 80020
by Carefree of Colorado
www.powerwinch.com
