Warrior Winches 80SPS12, Assembly & Operating Instructions

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WARNING- Do not exceed maximum pull rating.  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 re-spool correctly, and 

while wearing gloves, 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

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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. 

No modifications, alterations, or deviation to the winch are 

authorized by the manufacturer and SHALL not be made. 

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