Smittybilt XRC 2 User Manual

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or chain will not slip.
• Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load, rope is in tension or
drum is moving.
• Always select an anchor point as far away as possible. This will provide the
winch with its greatest pulling power.
• Never winch with less than 5 wraps of rope around the drum. The rope could
come loose from the drum.
• Never touch rope or hook while in tension or under load.
• Never touch rope or hook while someone else is at the control switch or during
winching operation.
• Always stand clear of rope and load and keep others away while winching.
• Always be aware of stability of vehicle and load during winching, keep others
away. Alert all bystanders of any unstable condition.
• Never use winch to secure a load.
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
• Always use a hook with a latch
• Always insure hook latch is closed and not supporting load.
• Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only to the center of hook.
• Never use a hook whose throat opening has increased, or whose tip is bent or
twisted.
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
• Never use winch to lift or move persons.
• Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load.

Smittybilt XRC 2 Specifications

General

Brand	Smittybilt
Model	XRC 2
Category	Winches
Language	English