3. Attach the Winch/Adapter Plate assembly to your trailer hitch, by inserting the trailer hitch ball
through the shaped hole in the Adapter Plate.
WARNING!
Keep hands, clothing, hair, and jewelry clear of the drum area and cable when winching.
Never use the winch if the cable is frayed, kinked or damaged.
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 toward the winch,
causing a hazard for anyone in the area. Always stand well to the side while winching.
USING YOUR WINCH
CAUTION:
Never touch wire rope or hook while operating the winch, or while the rope is
under a load.
1. Put your vehicle in Neutral. (Never winch with your vehicle in Gear or in Park, since this could
damage your vehicle’s transmission.) PUT YOUR EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. BLOCK THE
WHEELS FROM ROLLING, USING SUITABLE CHOCKS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS CAN CAUSE YOUR VEHICLE TO ROLL WHILE WINCHING, CREATING AN
EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION!!
2. To pull out the cable, turn the CLUTCH KNOB (#19) counterclockwise to loosen it, and then pull
out the cable you need. ALWAYS LEAVE AT LEAST THREE TURNS OF CABLE ON THE
SPOOL TO PREVENT PULLING THE CABLE OUT OF THE WINCH!
3. Hook onto the object using a pulling point, tow strap or chain. Never wrap the cable around the
object and hook onto the cable itself. This can cause damage to the object being pulled, and kink
or fray the cable.
4. Re-tighten the clutch knob.
5. Stand clear, and when it is safe to do so, use the power switch in the remote control to retract the
cable, and winch the item as desired.
6. After moving the item, secure it. Do not rely on the winch to hold an item for an extended period
of time.
SPECIAL WARNINGS WHEN USING THIS ELECTRIC WINCH
Using this powerful tool may create special hazards.
Take particular care to safeguard yourself and those around you.
The Cable.
Be sure the cable is in good condition, and is attached properly.
Do not use the winch if the cable is frayed.
Do not replace the cable with a cable of lesser strength.
The Battery.
Be sure the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other contaminants.
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