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Safety Notes
Do not use the winch for lifting loads! This winch is only intended for vehicle
recovery or for launching and retrieving boats from trailers.
This winch may only be installed on the trailer hitch. To mount the winch,
use only bolts and lashing devices which can bear the involved loads.
Operate the winch only at 12 V DC current.
Do not overload the winch.
Keep children and uninvolved persons out of the working area. When
moving a vehicle, persons are not allowed to be inside the vehicle or in the
vicinity of it.
Keep the winch out of reach of children. It is not a toy.
Persons with limited physical, sensorial or mental abilities are not allowed to
use the unit, unless they are supervised and briefed for their safety by a
qualified person.
Moving persons with the winch is prohibited.
Wear suitable safety gloves when operating the winch.
While the cable is under load do not stand directly behind or over the winch
but stand sidewise, in an angle of 90° to the winch. If the cable breaks
under load, it can swing back severely. Do not stay in the danger area and
ensure that others are not endangered.
During operation, keep your hands away from all load bearing cogs, discs,
levers and pulleys.
Under load at least three turns of cable must remain on the drum. Do not
unroll the cable beyond the red marking.
Before using the winch, make sure the cable is in perfect condition. Only
use suitable lifting accessories for fastening the load.
Do not use the winch to move loads which may drop or roll. If necessary;
take precautions to prevent the load from falling over or rolling.
Turn the crank only by hand; do not attach motors of any kind.
Do not use the hand crank and the electric motor at the same time. This can
lead to injuries and to damage to the winch.
Use only original spare parts and accessory.
The service life of the winch is limited, worn out parts must be replaced in a
timely manner.
Please note the following safety notes to avoid malfunctions,
damage or physical injury:
