Warrior Winches S2500EN, Owner'S Manual

WINCH MANUAL 

IMpORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

5

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WARNING

Do not operate tool if under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Read warning labels on prescription to determine if your judgment or 

reflexes are impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not 

operate the tool. 

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DANGER

Keep hands and body away from Fairlead (cable intake slot) when 

operating.
Always secure vehicle in position before using winch.

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WARNING

Be certain the winch is properly bolted to a structure (or vehicle) that 

can hold the winches maximum rated load.
Do not use inappropriate attachments to extend the length of the 

winch cable. 

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DANGER

Never lift people or hoist loads over people or lift live animals.
Never come in between the winch and the load when operating.

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WARNING

Do not apply any loads to the winch when cable is fully extended 

past the safety mark. Keep at least 5 full wraps of cable on the spool, 

(Usually marked red on the winch cable at the drum end.) 
After moving any piece of equipment with the winch, secure the the 

equipment in place. Do not rely on the winch to hold for an extended 

period of time nor whilst in transport, winches are not securing 

device, By doing so will void any warranty

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CAUTION

Examine winch before using. Components may be affected by 

exposure to chemicals, salts, and rust. 
Do not cross over or go underneath winch cable when under load. 
Use gloves while handling cable.

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WARNING

Never operate winch if cable shows any signs of weakening, such as 

knotting or kinking. If it does you must replace immediately.

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DANGER

Do not move your vehicle with the cable extended and attached to the 

load. You could easily exceed the winch rating and snap the cable. 
When the vehicle is parked on an incline you should use wheel chocks.

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CAUTION

Always re-spool cable neatly after any operation this will avoid any 

winch cable misalignment for the next use

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CAUTION

The winch cable must be wound onto the drum under a load of at least 

10% of the rated line pull or the outer wraps will draw into inner wraps 

and damage winch cable.
Before operating the winch under load you should check proper 

function of the winch by engaging and disengaging the clutch, by 

operating the directional controls, and operating the speed controls. 

This will ensure that the winch is working properly and will help 

prevent unintended damage and injury. Cycling the winch prior to 

loading will also ensure the gears are properly aligned. 

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CAUTION

Batteries contain gases which are flammable and explosive.  Wear eye 

protection during installation and remove all jewelry. Do not lean over 

battery while making connections.

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WARNING

It is 

strongly recommended

 a battery isolator is installed to protect 

vehicle, equipment and user from hazardous situations, if one isn’t 

supplied it is recommended one is purchased and installed before 

operation of the winch.

Failure

 to install a battery isolator or safety cut off could result in 

damage to the vehicle, equipment and(or) operator and will result in 

voiding any warranty offered.