Section 4 : Operation
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5. Disengage the winch “free-
spool” by pulling out on the “T”
handle and turning the handle
90°. The handle should remain
in the “free-spool” position.
This allows the wire rope to be
pulled directly o the drum to
the work.
6. Pull the wire rope o of the
winch spool and route it through
the roller guide. Unwind enough
wire rope to make the hook-up.
Never turn the handle while
the wire rope is under load.
Maintain a minimum of ve (5)
wraps of wire rope/cable on
the winch drum at all times.
Also maintain a uniform wrap
of wire rope/cable on the
drum to avoid crushing of the
wire rope/cable.
Always wear gloves when
handling wire rope/cable.