7. The use of a snatch block will aid recovery operations by providing a doubling of the winch capacity and a halving
of the winching speed, and the means to maintain a direct line pull to the centre of the rollers. When double loading
during stationary winching, please do use the snatch block and the winch hook should be attached to the chassis of
the vehicle.
8. Ensure rated "D" or bow shackles are used in conjunction with an approved tree trunk protector to provide a safe
anchor point.
9. When extending winch cable, ensure that at least five wraps of cable remain on drum at all times. Failure to do this
could result in the cable parting from the drum under load .Serious personal injury or property damage may result.
10.All winches are provided with a Red Cable marking to identify that 5 cable wraps remain on the Winch drum when
this mark appears at the rollers. No recovery should be attempted beyond this marking.
11.Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as
much line as you can for heavy pulls (you must leave at least 5 wraps minimum on the drum-red cable).If this is not
practical use a snatch block and double line arrangement.
12..Draping a heavy blanket or similar object over the extended winch cable is recommended as it will dampen any
back lash should a failure occur.
13.Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding, which is caused when a load is applied and the table is pinched
between the others. If this happens, alternatively power the winch in and out. Do not attempt to work a bound cable
under load, free by hand.
14.Apply blocks to wheels when vehicles are on an incline.
15.Battery:
-Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other contaminants.
-Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
-Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid flattening the battery.
16. Winch Cable:
- Be sure that the cable is in good condition and is attached properly.
- Do not use the winch if cable is frayed.
- Do not move the vehicle to pull a load.
- The life of the cable is directly related to the use and care it receives. Following its first and subsequent uses, a
cable must be would on to the drum under a load of at least 500lbs (230kg) or the outer wraps will draw into the inner
wraps and severely damage the cable during winching. The first winch use should be a familiarization run while in a
relaxed, non-recovery situation. Spool out the cable until the red cable mark appears (about five wraps on the drum),
then rewind the cable on to the drum under a load of 500lbs (230kg) or more. This will slightly tension and stretch the
new cable and create a tight cable wrap around the drum. Failure to do so may result in cable damage and reduced
cable life.
- When the cable is replaced,remove the fastener at the end of the cable from the pin on the drum, get the new cable
and positon the new fastener back onto the pin.
17. Never attempt to exceed the pulling limits of this winch.
18. DO NOT drive your vehicle to assist the winch in any way . Vehicle movement in combination with winch
