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and others by observing all safety information. Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! Retain instructions
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Description
Trailer winches are used for launching
and loading boats. This winch features
power-in/free-wheel out capabilities. A
lanyard cord is supplied for remote
operation.
Unpacking
When unpacking, inspect carefully for any
damage that may have occurred during
transit. Make sure any loose fittings, bolts,
etc., are tightened before putting unit into
service.
General Safety Information
Danger means a
hazard that will
cause death or serious injury if the warning
is ignored.
Warning means a
hazard that could
cause death or serious injury if the warning
is ignored.
Caution means a
hazard that may
cause minor or moderate injury if the
warning is ignored. It also may mean a
hazard that will only cause damage to
property.
NOTE: Note means any additional
information pertaining to the product or its
proper usage.
The following safety precautions must be
followed at all times:
1. Read all manuals included with this
product carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the
proper use of the equipment. Only
persons well acquainted with these
rules of safe operation should be
allowed to use the winch.
Always unplug the
wiring harness to
prevent accidental starting before attempt-
ing to install, service, relocate or perform
any maintenance.
Operating Instructions 315, 712A and 912
P7033602AV 8/99
2. Never use the winch to lift or move
people or animals.
3. Stand away from the winch when in
use and keep children away from
winch area at all times.
Always stand clear
of the area behind
and between the load or anchor point and
the winch. Serious injury could occur, if
the cable breaks.
4. Always keep hands clear of cable
spool (drum area).
5. Do not wear loose fitting clothing,
scarves, or neck ties. Loose clothing
may become caught in moving parts
and result in serious personal injury.
6. Never use the winch for overhead
lifting.
7. Always wire the winch with circuit
breakers. Failure to use the breakers
could cause overheating thus creating
a potential fire hazard or motor
damage.
The cable fasteners
on this or any winch
are not designed to hold rated loads.
Always leave a minimum of five wraps of
cable on the drum at the bottom layer to
achieve a rated load.
8. Inspect the entire cable for weak or
worn condition or kinking (short tight
twist or curl) before each use.
9. When replacing the cable, always use
a Powerwinch cable with the same
winch rating and cable strength.
10. Never substitute rope for cable.
Possible injury could occur.
11. Do not attempt to pull a load greater
than the rated load of the winch.
12. Do not use the winch to hold or
support the load once a job is
complete or to permanently secure the
load. Damage could occur to the
winch or the load.
13. Never wrap the winch cable around
the load. Use an Ecostrap™ or chain
to prevent the cable from kinking or
fraying.
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