TUNGSTEN T series ATV winch
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1. Safety Warnings & Precautions
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers:
• Always keep hands clear of rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation,
operation and when spooling in or out.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling rope in or out, during installation, and
during operation.
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling rope.
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury.
• Always keep wired remote control lead clear of the drum, rope and rigging. Inspect for
cracks, pinches, frayed wires or loose connections. Replace remote control if damaged.
• Always pass wired remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door, when
using remote inside a vehicle.
• Never leave remote control where it can be activated during free spooling, rigging, or when
the winch is not being used.
• Always require operator and bystanders to be aware of vehicle and or load.
General Safety:
• Always know your winch. Take time to fully read the Installation Guide and the Basic Guide
to Winching Techniques in order to understand your winch and its operation.
• Never operate this winch if you are under 16 years of age.
• Never operate this winch when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Never exceed winch or rope capacity listed on product data sheet. Double line using a
snatch block to reduce winch load.
Installation Safety:
• Always choose a mounting location that is sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum
pulling capacity of your winch.
• Always use factory approved mounting hardware, components, and accessories.
• Always use grade 5 (grade 8.8 metric) or better mounting hardware.
• Never weld mounting bolts.
• Always use carefully when using longer bolts than those supplied from factory. Bolts that
are too long can damage the base and/or prevent the winch from being mounted securely.
• Always mount the winch and attach the hook to the rope’s end loop before connecting the
electrical wiring.
• Always position fairlead with WARNING label on top.
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