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1. Inspect the winch, winch mount, and synthetic rope for
damage. Do not use the winch if the mount is loose or
rope shows excessive wear, frays, or damage.
Winch Rope
2. Put on gloves.
3. Disengage the clutch to allow free spooling of the
winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to
disengage. Freespooling conserves battery power.
Free Spool Lever
4. Free the winch hook and attach the hook strap. Free
the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach the hook
strap to the hook (if not attached).
Hook Strap
5. Pull the synthetic rope to the anchor point. Pull out
enough synthetic rope to reach your anchor point. To
prevent losing the end, hold the hook strap while you
work.
Pulling Synthetic Rope
6. Secure to the anchor point. Once you have
established your anchor point, secure the tree-trunk
protector or choker-chain around the object.
Tree Trunk Protector
WARNING!

Never touch winch rope or hook while someone else
is at the control switch or during winching operation.
 Never touch winch rope or hook while under tension
or under load.
CAUTION!
Always be certain the anchor you select will withstand
the load.
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