Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this quality product.
To minimize the risk of injury we urge that our cli-
ents take some basic safety precautions when using this device. Please read the operation in-
structions carefully and make sure you have understood its content.
Keep these operation instructions safe.
Safety instructions
Warning!
Observe all safety instructions so that you and others are not endangered. Improper use of
the winch can cause property damage and personal injury. Read the following information carefully be-
fore operating the winch and keep it so that you can access it at any time.
Personal safety
Dress appropriately. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery as they could get caught in mov-
ing parts.
Wear leather gloves when handling the winch rope. Never handle the rope with your bare
hands. Broken ropes can cause injuries.
Gloves must also be worn when winding the rope.
Wear non-slip shoes when working with the winch.
Make sure that you and others are at a safe distance from the winch load and rope with the
winch being operated. We recommend a distance one and a half times longer than the rope. If
the rope suddenly slips or breaks while using the winch, it can resile and cause serious or
lethal injury.
Do not step on the rope.
All visitors and spectators must be kept away from the work area.
Make sure to have a secure footing and always keep your balance.
Safety while using the device
Never carry the winch by the cable and do not pull the plug out of the socket by the cable.
Keep the cable away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
Do not overload the winch. If the motor gets too hot so that it can no longer be touched, switch
the device off and let it cool down for a few moments.
Disconnect the device from the power supply if the engine suddenly stalls.
Do not exceed the maximum tensile forces specified in the tables. Even in the event of a
shock load, the specified values must not be exceeded.
Avoid unintentional start-up. The winch coupling should be released when the winch is not in
use; it should be tightened when using the winch.
Carefully inspect the winch for damaged parts before each use. Damaged parts must be prop-
erly repaired or replaced by a specialist.
For the rope to be properly wound up, it must be slightly tensioned. Hold the rope with one
hand (wear safety gloves!) and the remote control in the other hand. Start as far away as pos-
sible and as centrally as possible. Approach the winch, keeping the rope slightly taut while it is
being pulled in. Also, make sure that the rope does not slip through your hand and do not get
too close to the winch. Turn off the winch and repeat the process until the rope is pulled in up
to 1 m. Release the remote control switch and finish winding by rotating the drum by hand with
the clutch disengaged. If you are working with a concealed winch, let the rope be pulled in fully
under power, but take your hands off the rope.
Safety while repairing the device
Use only identical spare parts when repairing the winch or having it repaired. Otherwise, the user
could be seriously injured.
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