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24. Keep clear of synthetic rope, hook, and load while
winching. Do not step over synthetic rope.
Do not push sideways against synthetic rope
under tension; synthetic rope might break
under this load and recoil back, striking the
person pushing against it or a bystander.
25. If synthetic rope begins to get entangled, stop
winch immediately and release rope using switch.
26. Only winch with the winching vehicle
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transmission in neutral. Winching with a vehicle
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s
transmission in gear or park may damage
the transmission. A vehicle
′
s transmission is
not designed to handle that type of load.
27. Do not operate the winch at extreme angles.
Do not exceed the angles shown in Figure B for
a roller fairlead. For a hawse fairlead, the angle
should be as close to straight as possible.
15°
15°
45°
45°
Figure B: Roller Fairlead Maximum Winching Angles
28. If the object to be pulled must be pulled at an
angle in relation to the winch, use a snatch block
(sold separately) and an anchor point directly
in front of the winch, as shown in Figure C,
to keep the synthetic rope pull straight.
Figure C: Snatch Block
29. Wear work gloves to protect from cuts from debris
when working with synthetic rope. Do not slide
synthetic rope through hands, even with gloves on.
30. Winch motor will be hot during
and after use. Keep clear.
31. Do not power the hook all the way
into the fairlead or winch.
32. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in
close proximity to heart pacemaker could cause
pacemaker interference or pacemaker failure.
Service Precautions
1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and
heavy-duty leather work gloves during service.
2. Disconnect power to winch and allow it
to cool completely before service.
3. Use supplied power cords/synthetic rope or
cables listed in manual only. Do not use thinner/
longer cables or link multiple cables together.
4. Have the winch serviced by a qualified repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the winch is maintained.
5. Maintain labels and nameplates on the winch.
These carry important safety information.
If unreadable or missing, contact
Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
