NOTE:
Note means any additional information pertaining
to the product or its proper usage.
The following safety precautions must be followed at all
times:
1. Read all manuals included with this product carefully.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and the proper
use of the equipment. Only persons well acquainted with
these rules of safe operation should be allowed to use the
winch.
Always unplug the wiring harness to prevent
accidental starting before attempting to install,
service, relocate or perform maintenance.
2. Never use the winch to lift or move people or animals.
3. Stand away from the winch when in use and keep
children away from winch area at all times.
Always stand clear of the area behind and
between the load or anchor point and the winch.
Serious injury could occur, if the cable breaks.
4. Always keep hands clear of cable spool (drum area).
5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing, scarves, or neck ties.
Loose clothing may become caught in moving parts and
result in serious personal injury.
6. Never use the winch for overhead lifting.
7. Always wire the winch with circuit breakers. Failure to
use the breakers could cause overheating, thus creating a
potential fire hazard or motor damage.
Always leave a minimum of five wraps of cable
on the drum at the bottom layer to achieve a
rated load.
8. Inspect the cable for weak or worn condition, or
kinking (short tight twist or curl) before each use.
9. When replacing the cable, always use a Trailer winch
cable with the rating and cable strength.
10. Never substitute rope for cable. Possible injury could
occur.
11. Do not attempt to pull a load greater than the rated
load of the winch.
12. Do not use the winch to solely hold or support the
boat. When the boat is on the trailer, secure the boat
with tie-downs. Always use tie-down straps to hold the
boat to the trailer. Damage could occur to the winch or
the boat if boat-to-trailer tie-down straps are not used.
13. Never wrap the winch cable around the load. Use
suitable chain to prevent the cable from kinking or
fraying.
14. Always wear leather gloves when handling the
cable. Steel cable can cause hand injuries.
After using the winch, always disconnect the
power cord from the socket to avoid moisture
collection in the socket and prevent the
possibility of short circuiting.
15. Do not operate the winch under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or other medication.
Do not use the winch to solely secure boat to
trailer during transit. Use separate tie-down
straps to secure the boat to the trailer.
