22.
Never operate your electric winch in a gas station or any place where explosive gasoline fumes are
present.
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This winch uses DC power.
DAY-TO-DAY USE OF YOUR WINCH
The best way to get acquainted with how your winch operates is to make a few test runs before you actually
need to use it. Plan your test in advance. Remember you can hear your winch as well as you can see it
operate. Learn to recognize the sound of a light steady pull, a heavy pull, and the sounds caused by load
jerking or shifting. Soon you will gain confidence in operating your winch and its use will become second
nature to you.
WARNING: Strictly obey the above steps for wire control below to avoid any serious dangers.
1.
Prior to operating the winch, ensure the vehicle is secured by applying the parking brake and chocking
the wheels.
2.
Pull out the winch cable to the desired length and connect to an anchor point. The winch clutch allows
rapid uncoiling of the cable for hooking onto the load or anchor point. The shifter tab located on the gear
housing of the winch operates the clutch as follows:
(A)
To disengage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab to the "OUT" position. Cable may be free-spooled
off the drum.
(B)
To engage the clutch, move the clutch shifter tab into the "IN" position. The winch is now ready for
use.
(C)
This electric winch includes a Wire control:
Put the plug into the socket, press button "IN" or "OUT" for wire rope in or out.
1.
To commence winching operation, start vehicle engine, place transmission in neutral, maintain engine
speed at idle. Never winch with your vehicle in gear or in park, which can damage your vehicle’s
transmission.
2.
Never wrap the cable around an object and hook onto the cable when winching.
3.
Keep hands, clothing, hair and jewelry clear of the drum area and cable when winching.
4.
Never use the winch if the cable is frayed, kinked or damaged.
5.
Never allow anyone to stand near the cable, or in line with the cable behind the winch while it is under
power. If the cable should slip or break, it can suddenly whip back towards the winch, causing a
hazard for anyone in the area . Always stand well to the side while winding.
6.
Remove switch from 12V power port when winch is not in use.
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