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WINCH COUPLING
• The winch coupling must be disengaged
when the winch is not in use and fully
engaged when the winch is in use.
BATTERY
• Only use batteries in good condition.
Avoid contact with battery acid and other
contaminants.
• Always wear safety glasses when handling
batteries.
• Keep the engine running while winching
to keep the battery fully charged.
REPAIRS
Only use identical spare parts for repairs and
service – non identical spare parts can result
in the risk of serious accidents and personal
injury.
WARNING!
The use of accessories or attachments other
than those recommended can result in the
risk of personal injury.
USE
• Do not use the winch if the wire is
damaged.
• Carefully check the winch before use. All
damaged parts must be repaired or
replaced by an authorised service centre.
• Never attempt to use the winch with less
than 10 turns of synthetic fibre wire or 6
turns of steel wire on the drum. The only
function of the end attachment is to
prevent the wire from winding off the
drum – it is not a load bearing
attachment point. Incorrect installation
and/or unwinding to the last turn can put
the end attachment under strain, which
will result in the line/wire releasing from
the end attachment.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PERSONAL PROTECTION
• Do not wear loose-fitting clothing,
jewellery or watches that can get caught
in moving parts. Keep your hands and
other parts of your body away from the
drum and wire when winching.
• Wear heavy-duty safety gloves when
handling wires. Do not handle wires with
your bare hands – broken threads are
sharp and can cause injuries.
• Wear non-slip shoes.
• Wear a hair net if you have long hair.
• Keep onlookers at a safe distance from the
line/wire and the load when the winch is
working. The recommended minimum
safe distance is 1.5 times the length of the
line/wire. If the wire comes loose or
breaks the end will be thrown back
towards the winch with great force,
the whiplash effect, and can cause
serious personal injury or death.
• Never step over the line/wire.
• Keep onlookers away from the work area.
Always maintain a firm footing and good
balance.
• Never carry the product by the power
cord. Do not pull the power cord to pull
out the plug.
• Keep the power cord away from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
MOTOR
• If the motor gets so hot that it is too hot
to touch, stop working and allow the
motor to cool for a few minutes.
• If the load gets so heavy that the winch
stops, disconnect the power to the motor
immediately.
• Do not exceed the maximum loads
specified in the tables. Shock loads must
not exceed the specified values.
