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WARNING –
Don’t move the vehicle to pull a load (towing) on the winch cable.
This could result in cable breakage.
WARNING –
Disconnect the remote control and battery leads when not in use.
WARNING –
Avoid “shock loads” by using the control switch intermittently to
take up the slack in the wire rope. “Shock loads” can far exceed the rate
capacity for the wire rope and drum.
WARNING –
Do not exceeds maximum line pull ratings shown on the tables.
WARNING –
When re-spooling the cable ensure that the cable spools in the
under-wind position with the cable entering the drum from the bottom, not the
top. To spool correctly you should keep a slight load on the cable while
pushing the remote button to draw in the cable. Walk toward the winch not
allowing the cable to slide through your hands. Do not let your hands get within
12
″
of the winch while re-spooling. Turn off the winch and repeat the
procedure until a few feet of cable is left. Disconnect the remote control and
finish spooling by hand by rotating the drum by hand with the clutch
disengaged. Keep hands clear of the fairlead and drum while the winch is
under power.
Do not use as a hoist. Do not use for overhead lifting.
Failure to heed these warnings may result in personal injury and/or property
damage.
WARNING –
Use gloves to protect hands when handling the cable. Never let
the cable slide through your hands.
WARNING –
Never connect the cable back to itself. Apply blocks to the wheels
of the vehicle when on an incline. Duration of winching pulls should be kept as
short as possible. If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch, stop
winching immediately and let it cool down for a few minutes. Do not pull for
more than one minute at or near the rated load.
CAUTION –
If the motor stalls do not maintain power to the winch. Electric
winches are designed and made for intermittent use and should not be used in
constant duty applications.
