8. Re-engage the clutch knob by rotating it 90˚ so the pin snaps
back into slot when winch is not operating. This will engage the
winch and lock the winch drum.
WARNING: Always make sure clutch is fully engaged.
WARNING: Never engage clutch with motor running. Winch
clutch should always be fully engaged when winch is in use.
WARNING: Never engage or disengage the clutch if the winch
is under load, winch cable is under tension or winch drum
is moving.
9. Using the winch remote control and the handsaver strap, slowly
wind the winch cable until there is no slack in the cable. Make
sure all winching connections are secure and properly seated.
10. Always operate your winch with an unobstructed view of the
winching operation. Prior to continuing the pull make sure that
everyone is well clear of the area and that you are standing
in an area with unobstructed access to, and clear view of the
winch, its labels, and its controls. Once the winch cable is under
tension, stand to the side of the cable and well clear of it. Never
step over or under the winch cable when it is under tension.
WARNING: It is recommended that a heavy blanket, rug, or chain
be placed over the midpoint of the winch cable prior to
continuing the winching procedure. This will allow energy to be
absorbed if the winch cable should snap loose or break.
11. Make sure that bystanders in the vicinity are at a safe distance
and aware that you are going to start the pull.
12. With your vehicle’s engine off and light tension on the
winch cable, begin winching slowly and steadily. Be sure
that the winch cable is winding evenly and tightly around
the winch drum.
WARNING: Avoid shock loading the winch cable by using the
remote control switch intermittently to take up cable slack. Shock
loads can momentarily far exceed the winch and winch cable
load ratings. For extended winching, stop at reasonable intervals
to allow the winch motor to cool.
13. The electric motor attached to your winch is designed for
intermittent use only and should not be used in constant duty
commercial or industrial applications. Extended use of your
winch without cooling off periods can cause overheating
damage to the motor. A maximum run time of six to eight
minutes is recommended.
14. If the motor becomes too hot to the touch, stop and let it cool
for a few minutes.
15. Once the pull is complete and the object winched has been
secured with tie down straps or chains, use the remote control
to release the tension on the winch cable with the remote
control. Disconnect the remote control from the winch and
disconnect the winch cable and hook from the pulling point,
tow strap or chain connected to the object which was winched.
16. To respool the winch cable correctly, use the remote control to
power in and respool the winch cable. It is necessary to keep a
slight load on the cable. This is accomplished by holding (while
wearing gloves) the winch hook with the handsaver strap and
applying a slight load on it while the cable is respooled.
This ensures that the cable is wound tightly and evenly around
the winch drum, and prevents the winch cable from slipping
or kinking.
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