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WINCH OPERATION WARNINGS
Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for
future reference.
1. The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pile
up on one end of the drum. If this happens reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your
anchor point further to the centre of the vehicle.After the job is done you can unspool and rewind
for a neat lay of the cable.
2. Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle where it will not become damaged, inspect
it before you plug it in.
3. When ready to begin spooling in, plug in remote control switch with clutch disengaged, do not
engage clutch with motor running.
4. Never connect the hook back to the cable. This causes cable damage. Always use a sling or
chain of suitable strength.
5.Observe your winch while winching, if possible while standing at a safe distance. Stop the
winching process every metre or so to assure the cable is not pulling up in one corner. Jamming
the cable can break your winch.
6. Do not attach tow hooks to winch mounting appartus. They must be attached to vehicle frame.
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, 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
desireable 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 cable
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.
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