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Important Safety Information
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WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the electric winch in confined work
areas may put you dangerously close to other cutting tools and rotating parts.
Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the electric winch.
Always make sure you have control of vehicle and area around it. Make sure no personal or
property damage can occur if vehicle rolls back during winching operation.
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WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating the electric winch.
Do not use the electric winch while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or
medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSIZ87.1 compliant safety
goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust mask in
dusty work conditions. Also, use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection systems
and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
Do not overreach. Always keep proper footing and balance.
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CAUTION
WINCH USE AND CARE
Inspect before every use. Do not use if parts are damaged, loose or missing. 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 in a dry, secure place out of the reach of children when it is not in use. 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. Never use an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the
tool itself.
Never use the winch to secure a load or as a tie-down. Leaving a load on the winch line for an
extended period of time or during transportation can damage winch rope and gears.
