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EMERGENCY FREE FALL:
To actuate the emergency free fall, push the emergency free fall control to disconnect the cable drum from the
gear train of the winch. The load (minimum 1000 lb - 454 kg) will drop. The speed of the free fall will depend on
the size of the load on the wire rope.
RE-ENGAGING FREE FALL CLUTCH WHILE LOAD IS DROPPING
CAUSES SHOCK LOADS AND WILL LEAD TO CABLE FAILURE,
PROPERTY DAMAGE, SEVER INJURY OR DEATH. INTERLOCK
HYDRAULIC CONTROL TO PREVENT RE-ENGAGING FREE FALL
CLUTCH WHILE LOAD IS DROPPING.
CONTROLLED FREE FALL:
To operate the controlled free fall, open the free fall control lever gradually to obtain smooth acceleration of the
lowering speed of the winch. The lowering speed is in direct proportion with the movement of the free fall control
lever. To decelerate or slow down the load, slowly return the control lever back to its neutral position. Sudden stops
of an accelerating load and erratic operation of the free fall control lever should be avoided. For better modulation
of the free fall control, a long handle should be used on the free fall control valve.
IMPORTANT: The controlled free fall is not designed nor intended to lower the maximum load in a
controlled free fall. The permissible load of the PULLMASTER Model M50 controlled free fall
operation is 30% of the maximum line pull capacity of the winch.
If, after a new installation, the winch does not function properly, refer to the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this
manual.
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