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It is a good idea to use a heavy blanket or winch sail over the wire rope near the
hook end pulling heavy loads. If a rope failure should occur, the cloth will act as a
dampener and help prevent the rope from whipping.
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NEVER OPERATE WINCH WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS,
ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION.
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ALWAYS DISCONNECT WINCH POWER LEADS TO BATTERY BEFORE
WORKING IN OR AROUND THE WINCH DRUM so that the winch cannot be
turned on accidentally.
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Winch should be ISOLATED at all times when not in use.
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When moving a load, slowly take up the rope slack until it becomes taut. Stop,
recheck all winching connections. Be sure the hook is properly seated. If a nylon
strap is used, check the attachment to the load.
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When using your winch to move a load, if a vehicle is to be used as an anchor
point place the vehicle transmission in neutral, set vehicle handbrake, and chock
all wheels.
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NEVER USE THE WINCH TO HOLD LOADS IN PLACE. Use other means of
securing loads such as tie down straps.
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ALWAYS USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED SWITCHES, REMOTE
CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES.
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NEVER MACHINE OR WELD ANY PARTS OF THE WINCH. Such alterations
may weaken the structural integrity of the winch and will void your warranty.
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NEVER CONNECT WINCH TO AC supplies as it is dangerous to the winch and
people. DC winches CANNOT be used on mains voltages.
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NEVER shock load winch rope otherwise damage will occur internally.
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ALWAYS USE caution when pulling or lowering a load up or down a ramp or
incline. Keep people, pets and property clear of the path of the load.
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NEVER USE handle on outside of box as a winching anchor.
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NEVER hold onto the box handles when winching.
WINCH ASSEMBLY AND MOUNTING
PORTABLE USE
Utility winch can be used in a portable fashion by using the supplied
straps and shackles.
Wrap the rear strap around a tree or secure to an anchor point, secure the two loops
to the two rear shackles on the portable baseplate. ALWAYS be sure that straps do
not contact sharp edges or hot surfaces.
