Warnings
Carefully read the following warnings before operating the winch and keep them for future reference.
It does not matter if the rope is hauled in unevenly when pulling a load, unless the rope jams
on one side of the drum. In this case, reverse the direction of rotation of the cable winch to re-
lease the load and hang the hook further in the centre of the vehicle. After completing the
work, the rope can be unrolled and neatly rolled up again.
Keep the remote control switch in your vehicle to prevent damage and inspect it before plug-
ging it in.
When you are ready to haul the rope, plug in the remote control switch while the winch clutch
is disengaged. Do not tighten the clutch when the engine is running.
Never hang the hook on the rope as this will damage the rope. Always use a sufficiently strong
pulling sling or chain.
Keep an eye on the winch when it is operating. Stay at a safe distance if possible. Stop wind -
ing the rope approximately every meter so that you can check if the rope is jammed on one
side of the drum. If the rope gets stuck, the winch can break.
Do not attach the tow hook to the winch support plate. The hook must be attached to the
vehicle frame.
A snatch block can support you in recovery operations, as it doubles the winch power and
halves the winch speed. At the same time, a snatch block enables the tensile load to be exer-
ted directly on the centre of the rollers.
When using D-bow shackles, make sure that you also use tree trunk protection belts to have a
secure anchor point.
Make sure that at least eight turns of the rope remain on the winch when unwinding. Other -
wise, if the rope is taut, it could be torn from the drum, which could result in serious damage to
property and injuries.
All winches have a red marking on the rope, indicating that only five rope turns remain on the
drum. If you see this marking, the rope must not be unrolled any further for further recovery.
Since the pulling force of the winch is greatest when as much rope as possible is unwound,
you should also unwind as much rope as possible if you need a large amount of pulling force
(leave five turns on the drum — red marking). If this does not work, use an additional snatch
block or double the rope.
In the event of an error, a thick blanket or similar placed around the tensioned winch cable
could be used to dampen the possible kickback of the jumping rope.
Hauling the rope neatly and tightly will prevent it from getting stuck, which can happen when it
is under load and caught between others. In this case, switch the power on and off several
times in succession. Under no circumstances should you try to free by hand a jammed rope
under load.
Place wedges under the wheels of the vehicle if the vehicle is on a slope.
Battery:
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Make sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid touching the battery acid or other
dangerous substances.
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Always wear eye protection when working near the battery.
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Leave the vehicle engine running to save the battery.
Rope:
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Make sure that the rope is in good condition and properly attached.
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Do not use the rope if it is frayed.
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Do not move the car to pull a load.
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Do not replace the rope with one having a less tensile strength.
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Use and maintenance of the pull rope determine its service life. From the first use, it must
be rolled up with a load of at least 230 kg, otherwise the outer turns will get into the inner
turns, which will seriously damage the rope when being rolled up. The first use of the
winch should serve to get to know the device and not immediately involve a recovery. Un-
wind the rope up to the red marking (about five turns remain on the drum), then let it re-
wind under a load of 230 kg. As a result, the rope is slightly tensioned and stretched,
which enables it to be wound neatly on the drum. Otherwise, the rope could be damaged,
which is detrimental to its service life.
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