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Do not use the winch for lifting or supporting load.
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Maximum working load capacity is on the first layer closest to the drum. Do not overload. Do
not attempt prolonged pulls at heavy loads. Overloads can damage the winch and/or the nylon
rope and create unsafe operating conditions. For loads over 225 kg we recommend the use of a
pulley block to double line the nylon rope. This reduces the load on the winch and the strain on
the nylon rope by approximately 50 %. Attach hook to load bearing parts. The vehicle engine
should be running during winch operation. If considerable winching is performed with the
engine turned off, the battery may become too weak to re-start the engine.
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After reading and understanding this manual, learn to use your winch. After installing the winch
practice using it.
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Do not move your vehicle to assist the winch in pulling the load. The combination of the winch
and vehicle pulling together could overload the nylon rope and winch.
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Keep a safety distance. Ensure that all people stand well clear of winch during the operation.
Always stand clear of nylon rope, hook and winch. To avoid the unlikely event of component
failure, it is best that you stay out of the way.
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Inspect the nylon rope and equipment frequently. A frayed nylon rope with broken strands
should be replaced immediately. Always replace nylon rope with identical original replacement
part. Periodically check the winch installation to ensure that all bolts are tight.
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Never winch with less than 5 turns of nylon rope around the winch drum since the nylon rope
fastener will not withstand a load.
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Always use the appropriate accessories when guiding the nylon rope in or out.
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Never hook the nylon rope back onto itself because it could damage the nylon rope. Use a
nylon sling. (See Figure 1)
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Place a heavy cloth etc. on the nylon rope as shown in Figure 2. If a nylon rope failure should
occur, the cloth will act as a damper.
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Avoid continuous pulls from extreme angles as this will cause the nylon rope to pile up at one
end of the drum. This can jamb the nylon rope in the winch, causing damage to the winch or
the nylon rope.
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Always operate the winch with an unobstructed view of the winching operation.
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All accessories should be sized to the winching task and should be periodically inspected for
damage that could reduce their strength.
