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Rhino Winch Co
©
Rhino Winch Co
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13500lb - 175000lb - 20000lb
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Winching Safety:
•
Never
exceed the winch or winch rope rated capacity.
If required, double line using a snatch block to reduce
the load on the rope.
•
Always
wear heavy leather gloves when handling
winch rope.
•
Never
use the winch or winch rope for towing.
Shocks can cause damage / overload and break the
rope.
•
Never
use this winch to secure a load for transport.
•
Never operate this winch when under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
•
Never
operate this winch if you are under 16 years
of age.
Installation Safety:
•
Always
use class 8.8 metric (grade 5) or better
hardware.
•
Never
weld mounting bolts.
•
Always
use factory approved mounting hardware,
components, and accessories.
•
Never
use bolts that are too long.
•
Always
confirm required bolt length to ensure proper
thread engagement.
•
Always
keep hands clear of the winch rope, hook
loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation
and operation.
•
Always
position the fairlead with a warning readily
visible on top.
•
Always
pre-stretch the rope and re-spool under load
before use. Tightly wound rope reduces the chances
of ”binding”, which can damage the rope.
WARNING
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
General Safety:
•
Always
inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before
operating the winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged
winch rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged
components must be replaced before operation. Be
careful to protect all parts from damage.
•
Always
remove any element or obstacle that may
interfere with safe operation of the winch.
•
Always
be certain the anchor you select will withstand
the load and the strap or chain will not slip.
•
Always
use the supplied hook strap during installation
and during operation.
•
Always
require operators and bystanders to be aware
of vehicle and / or load.
•
Always
be aware of the stability of the vehicle and
load during winching. Keep others away and alert all
bystanders of an unstable situation.
•
Always
unspool as much winch rope as possible when
rigging. Double line or pick a distant anchor point.
•
Always
take time to use the appropriate rigging
techniques for a winch pull.
•
Never
touch the winch rope or hook while someone
else is at a control switch, during winching operation or
while under tension / load.
•
Never
engage or disengage the clutch if the winch is
under load, the winch rope is in tension or the drum is
moving.
•
Always
stand clear of the winch rope and load and
keep others away while winching.
•
Never
use a vehicle to pull on the winch rope.
Combined load or shock load can damage, over load
and break the rope.
•
Never
wrap the winch rope back onto itself. Use a
choker chain or tree trunk protector on the anchor.
•
Never
operate the winch when the operator does not
have direct line of sight of the vehicle / load.
•
Never
pair more than one winch and one remote
together at the same time.
