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the winch drum since the wire rope end fastener will not withstand a load.
8. Always use the hand saver bar or hook strap (if so equipped) when
guiding the wire rope in or out.
9. Keep clear of the winch, taut wire rope and hook when operating the
winch. Never put your finger through the hook. If you finger should become
trapped in the hook, you could lose your finger. Never hook the wire rope
back onto itself because you could damage the wire rope. Use a nylon sling.
(See Figure 5)
Figure 5
10. If a wire rope failure should occur, the cloth will act as a damper and help
prevent the rope from whipping. (See Figure 6)
Figure 6
11. Your winch is not designed or intended for overhead hoisting operations.
Never use your winch for lifting or moving people.
12. Avoid continuous pulls from extreme angles as this will cause the wire
rope to pile up at one end of the drum. This can jamb the wire rope in the
winch, causing damage to the winch or the wire rope.
13. Always operate the winch with an unobstructed view of the winching
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