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WINCH USE AND CARE
Inspect before every use, do not use if damaged or parts loose. Examine the winch for structural
cracks, bends, damage, frayed or kinked rope, and any other conditions that may affect the safe
operation of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor damage appears. A kink permanently
weakens the rope, even after it is straightened out; kinked rope can fail suddenly and must not be
used.
Do not force the winch. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for which
they are designed. Plan your work and use the correct product for the job.
Store the winch when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children.
Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for use with your product.
Accessories that may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with
another tool. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than
the tool itself.
Specific Operation Warnings
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WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY
To prevent injury or property damage, read and understand all instructions before operating
winch.
Wear ANSI Z87.1 compliant safety goggles and heavy-duty leather work gloves during
operation.
Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement
may briefly create excess load causing product failure.
INSTALLATION SAFETY
Choose a mounting location that can support the winch and rated load capacity.
Do not weld mounting bolts
Use supplied power cords and rope listed in manual only. Do not use thinner/longer cables or
link multiple cables together.
Keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop, hook, and fairlead opening during installation,
operation, and when spooling in or out.
Wrap the rope under 500 lb of tension before use. Otherwise, the rope may bind during
operation.
Do not route electrical cables near sharp edges or parts that will move or become hot.
Work in a well-ventilated area. Explosive hydrogen gas can accumulate and explode when
ignited by a spark or open flame.
Only connect to a clean, corrosion-free battery.
Remove all jewelry and metallic objects before working near battery.
WINCHING SAFETY
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.
Do not maintain power to the winch if the motor stalls. Verify the load is within the rated capacity
for the rope layer. Make sure the battery is fully charged. Use double-line rigging whenever
