10. Put synthetic rope under tension. Using the remote
control switch, slowly wind the rope until no slack
remains. Once the rope is under tension, stand
well clear of it and never step over it.
11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections are
secured and free of debris before continuing with
the winching procedure.
12. Check synthetic rope. The rope should be neatly
wound around the spooling drum. Improper wind-
ing can cause damage to the synthetic rope.
In certain situations you may decide to throw a
heavy blanket or similar object over the rope. A
heavy blanket can absorb energy should the syn-
thetic rope break. Place it on the rope midway
between the winch and the anchor point. Do this
before the rope is put under tension. Do not
approach or move the blanket once tension is
applied. Do not allow it to get pulled into the fair-
lead. If it is necessary to move or remove the blan-
ket, slack the tension on the rope first.
13. Establish "no people" zones: Make your intentions
clear. Be sure that everyone in the immediate
vicinity surrounding the winching operation is com-
pletely aware of your intentions before you pull.
Declare where the spectators should not stand —
never behind or in front of the vehicle and never
near the synthetic rope or snatch block. Your situ-
ation may have other "no people" zones.
14. Begin winching. With the winching vehicles engine
on and light tension already on the synthetic rope,
begin winching slowly and steadily. Be sure that
the rope is winding evenly and tightly around the
spooling drum. For additional assistance, the
winched vehicle can be slowly driven while being
pulled by the winch. Continue pulling until the
vehicle is on stable ground. If you are able to drive
the vehicle, the winching operation is complete.
Winch Box Remote Control Connector
Pulling Synthetic Rope Under Tension
Synthetic Rope Neatly Wound Around The Spooling Drum
Heavy Blanket Over Rope
No People Zones
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