WARN INDUSTRIES
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
Winching Safety:
•
Always
inspect winch rope, hook, and slings before
operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged winch
rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged
components must be replaced before operation.
Protect parts from damage.
•
Always
remove any element or obstacle that may
interfere with safe operation of the winch.
•
Always
be certain the anchor you select will
withstand the load and the strap or chain will not
slip.
•
Always
use supplied hook strap whenever spooling
winch rope in or out, during installation and during
operation.
•
Always
require operators and bystanders to be
aware of vehicle and or load.
•
Always
be aware of stability of vehicle and load
during winching, keep others away. Alert all
bystanders of an unstable condition.
•
Always
unspool as much winch rope as possible
when rigging. Double line or pick distant anchor
point.
•
Always
take time to use appropriate rigging
techniques for a winch pull.
•
Never
touch winch rope or hook while someone else
is at the control switch or during winching operation.
•
Never
engage or disengage clutch if winch is under
load, winch rope is in tension or drum is moving.
•
Never
touch winch rope or hook while under tension
or under load.
•
Always
stand clear of winch rope and load and keep
others away while winching.
•
Never
use vehicle to pull load on winch rope.
Combined load or shock load can damage, overload
and break rope.
•
Never
wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a
choker chain or tree trunk protector on the anchor.
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
•
Always
stand clear, keep hands clear, keep others away.
•
Never
operate winch with less than 5 wraps of rope
around the drum. Rope could come loose from the
drum, as the rope attachment to the drum is not
designed to hold a load.
•
Never
use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load.
•
Always
be certain anchor will withstand load, use
appropriate rigging and take time to rig correctly.
•
Never
use winch to lift or move persons.
•
Never
use excessive eff ort to freespool winch rope.
•
Always
use proper posture/lifting technique or get
lifting assistance while handling and installing product.
•
Always
wind the winch rope on bottom (mountside)
of drum.
•
Never
wind rope over top of drum.
•
Always
spool the winch rope onto the drum in the
direction specifi ed by the drum rotation labels on the
winch and/or in the documentation. This is required
for the automatic brake (if so equipped) to function
properly.
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands and fi ngers:
•
Always
wear heavy leather gloves when handling
winch rope.
•
Always
be aware of possible hot surfaces at winch
motor, drum or rope during or after winch use.
WARNING
WARNING
WARNING
WARN INDUSTRIES
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GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
•
Always
avoid side pulls which can pile up winch rope
at one end of the drum. This can damage winch rope
or winch.
•
Always
ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
•
Always
use care to not damage the vehicle frame
when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching
operation.
•
Never
submerge winch in water.
•
Always
store the remote control in a protected, clean,
dry area.
N OT I C E
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or fi ngers:
•
Never
leave remote control where it can be activated
during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not
being used.
•
Never
leave the winch remote control plugged in
when installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or
when the winch is not being used.
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
•
Always
remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
•
Never
route electrical cables across sharp edges.
•
Never
route electrical cables near parts that get hot.
•
Never
route electrical cables through or near moving
parts.
•
Always
place the supplied terminal boots on
wires and terminals as directed by the installation
instructions.
•
Never
lean over battery while making connections.
•
Never
route electrical cables over battery terminals.
•
Never
short battery terminals with metal objects.
•
Always
verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank,
brake lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling.
•
Always
consult operator’s manual for proper wiring
details.
•
Always
insulate and protect all exposed wiring and
electrical terminals.
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
•
Never
let winch rope slip through your hands.
CAUTION
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety
When installing your WARN winch system, read
and follow all mounting and safety instructions.
Always use caution when working with electricity
and remember to verify that no exposed electrical
connections exist before energizing your winch
circuit.
For specifications and performance data, refer to
the specification sheet supplied with your winch.
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