Operating Instructions - continued
SPOOLING OUT Freespooling is generally the quickest and easiest way to spool out wire rope. Before freespooling wire rope out from the winch, power out enough rope to remove any tension the wire rope may be under before disengaging the clutch. Now freespool by manually spooling out enough wire rope for the winching operation. CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. Always wear leather gloves when handling wire rope Never winch with less than 5 wraps of wire rope around the drum. STRETCHING THE WIRE ROPE The life of a wire rope is directly related to the care and use it receives. During its first use, a new wire rope must be spooled onto its drum under a load of at least 500 lb. (227kg). Spool out the entire wire rope length leaving 5 wraps on the drum, then power in the wire rope under a load of 500 lb. (227kg) or more. This will stretch new wire rope and create a good wire wrap around the drum. Failure to do so may result in the outer wire wraps drawing into the inner wraps, binding, and damaging the wire rope . WARNING Moving Parts Entanglement Hazard Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death . ALWAYS keep hands clear of the wire rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation and when spooling in or out.
ALWAYS use supplied hook strap whenever spooling the wire rope in or out, during installation, or operation to avoid injury to hands or fingers.
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