Always use Grade 5 or better hardware,never weld bolts and never use longerbolts than those supplied from factory.
Always complete winch mounting and attachment of hook to hook loop before wiring winch before installation.
Always position fairlead with WARNIING label on top.
Always spool the wire rope onto the drum as indicated by the drum rotation label on the winch.Required for automatic
brake to work (if winch is so equipped) and for correct installation orientation.
Always prestretch wire rope and respool under load before use.Tightly wound wire rope reduces chances of
“binding”,which is wire rope working its way down into a loosely wound wire roep layer and catching or damaging
itself.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury.
Winch Safety:
Always inspect winch installation and wire rope condietion before operating winch.Frayecd, kinked or damaged wire
rope must be replaced immediately.Loose or damaged winch installation must be corrected immediately.
Never leave remote control plugged into winch while free spooling,rigging or sitting idle.
Never hook wire rope back onto itself.This damages the wire rope.Always use a choker chain,wire choker rope,or
tree trunk protector on the anchor.
Always prior to winching, remove any element that may interfere with safe winch operation.
Always take your time when rigging for a winch pull.
Always be certain the anchor you select will withstand the load, and the strap or chain will not slip.
Never engage or disengage clutch if winc is under load,wire rope is in tension or wire rope drum is moving.
Always unspool as much wire rope as possible when rigging.Double line or pick distant anchor point.
Never winch with less than 5 wraps of wire rope around the drum, the wire rope could come loose from the drum.
Always stand clear of wire rope and load during operation.
Never touch wire rope or hook while in tension or under load.
Never touch the wire rope or hook while someone is at the remote swtich or during winch ing operation.
Never touch wire rope or hook while remote control is plugged into the winch.
Always stand clear of wire rope and load and keep others away while winching.
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury.
Winch Safety:
Always require operator and bystanders to be aware of stability during winching of vehicle and/or laod.
Always keep the remote control lead clear of the drum,wire rope and rigging.Insepct for cracks,pinches,frayed wires
or loose connections.Replace if damaged.
Always pass remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door,when using remote inside a vehicle.
CAUTION
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury.
TO avoid injury to hands or fingers:
Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling a wire rope.
Never let wire rope slip through your hands.
TO avoid injury to hands or fingers:
Always be awar of possible hot surface at winch motor,drum or wire rope during or after winch use.
