WARN INDUSTRIES * WINCH
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up rope at one end of
the drum. This can damage rope or winch.
• Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged.
• Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame when
anchoring to a vehicle during a winching operation.
• Never submerge winch in water.
• Always store the remote control in a protected, clean, dry
area.
• Always avoid continuous “Power-Out”. Heat build up from
continuous power out may damage the rope.
• Never expose the rope to harsh detergents, fuels, oils, or
Anti-freeze.
• Always use a chafe protector on all sharp edges to protect
rope.
• Never allow the rope to contact sharp objects. Severe
damage may result.
• Always respool rope in even wraps following any angled
winching activities.
• Never “jog” rope under load. Shock loads can momentarily
exceed capacity of rope and winch.
• Never install more than 100’ (CTI) / 80’ (XDC) of 3/8”
synthetic rope. Damage to the winch may result.
NOTICE
CAUTION
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or ngers:
• Never leave remote control where it can be activated during
free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being used.
• Never leave the winch remote control plugged in when
installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or when the winch
is not being used.
CAUTION
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
• Never let winch rope slip through your hands.
WARN INDUSTRIES * WINCH
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SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
WARNING
Always stand clear,
keep hands clear,
keep others away.
SAFE WORKING CONDITIONS
The operator should always
operate the winch from a safe
position when pulling a load. The
safe areas are: (1) Perpendicular to
the rope, (2) Inside the vehicle with
the hood up (if winch is mounted on
front of vehicle). These safe positions
will help prevent the rope from
striking the operator if the rope fails
when under load.
Operate winch from the fully
extended remote control cord length
whenever possible. The operator
must always be at least 8 ft. (2.44 m)
from the winch while operating. This
will prevent entanglement with the
fairlead and keep the operator out of
harms way during winch load pulling.
Never work around the rope
while under load.
Sound Emissions
The winch is designed so that
the sound emissions do not exceed
70 dBa from the operator’s station.
The operator must be at least 8
ft. (2.44 m) from the winch while
operating. If the winch is exceeding
70 dBa from the operator’s station,
have the winch inspected at an
authorized service center.
Cleaning
Use low pressure water to
clean synthetic rope. Do not use any
chemicals.
Do not direct high pressure
water (pressure washers, car washes,
etc.) between the drum support and
drum ange or clutch lever.
Use low pressure water and a
soapy rag or sponge to clean the
winch.
Avoid using chemicals that may
damage the nish.
Thoroughly clean salt residue
from the winch as soon as possible to
minimize corrosion.
Maintenance
Replace rope every 12 months
with WARN rope.
No lubrication is required for
the life of the winch unless the winch
has been submerged in water. If this
occurs, a quali ed service center
must complete service as soon
as possible to prevent corrosion
damage. If the control pack is
submerged, it must be replaced
when the winch is serviced.
Check battery cables and
electrical connections at 90 day
intervals to be certain they are clean
and tight at all connection points.
Inspect the rope before and
after each winching operation. When
damaged, replace with the size
speci ed in the Replacement Parts
List, or go to the Warn website at
www.warn.com.
The rope must always spool
onto the drum as indicated by the
drum rotation decal on the winch.
WARNING
Always require
operators and
bystanders to be
aware of vehicle
and or load.
NOTICE
Never submerge
winch in water.
CAUTION
Never leave remote
control where it
can be activated
during free spooling,
rigging, or when the
winch is not being
used.
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