WINCH MANUAL
WINCHING TECHNIQUES AZ
CAUTION
NEVER attach the clevis hook back onto the winch cable as this could
cause damage to the cable.
CAUTION
Do not winch from an acute angle as the wire rope will bind up on
one side of the drum causing damage to wire rope (Bird Nesting) and
cause major damage to winch and possible equipment.
NOTICE
Short pulls from an angle can be used to straighten the vehicle/
equipment. Long pulls should be done with the wire rope in a straight
line to winch/vehicle, see above illustration.
CAUTION
When pulling a heavy load, place a blanket or jacket over the wire rope
five or six feet from the hook because in the event of a broken cable it
will dampen the force.
For additional protection open the hood/bonnet of the vehicle as
shown.
NOTICE
For pulls over 70% rated line pull, we recommend the use of the snatch/
pulley block to double line the wire rope. This reduces the load on the
winch and the strain on the rope.
Single Line Double Line
DANGER
Never use your winch for overhead hoisting, lifting of people, moving
people or moving of live animals.
WINCHING TECHNIQUES AZ
a. Take time to asses your situation and plan your pull.
b. Put on gloves to protect your hands.
c. Disengage the clutch where possible to allow free-spooling and also
save battery power.
d. (If supplied) Attach the hand saver hook to the clevis hook.
e. Pull out the wire rope to your desired anchor point safely.
f. Secure the clevis hook to the anchor point: Sling, chain or snatch block.
Do not attach the hook back onto the wire rope.
g. Engage the clutch.
h. Connect the remote control lead to the winch.
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