KNOW YOUR ACCESSORIES Clevis/D-Shackles (not included): The D-Shackle is a safe means for connecting the looped ends of straps and snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow easy removal.
KNOW YOUR WINCH Before you begin, you should familiarize yourself with your WARN Drill Winch and each of its components:
Some of the following rigging accessories are recommended for the safe operation of the Drill Winch, while others offer added versatility and convenience. Gloves (not included): Wire winch rope, through use, will develop “barbs” which can slice skin. It is extremely important to wear protective gloves while operating the Drill Winch or handling the winch rope. Avoid loose fitting clothes or anything that could become entangled in the winch rope and other moving parts.
Winch Drum Viewing Window
Anchor Hook
Fairlead
Rope Hook
Strap (not included): Typically made of tough, high-quality nylon, it provides the operator an attachment method for connecting the Drill winch rope to a load or anchoring point.
Clutch Dial
Rope
5/16” Driver Shaft
Hook Strap (included): Used to hold the rope hook and keep fingers away from the fairlead as the rope is being spooled in and out. The Drill Winch can develop tremendous forces and can easily remove fingers and limbs that are placed in pinch points. Put the hook strap into the loop of the hook and hold the strap between the thumb and forefingers.
5/16” Drill/Driver Shaft : The winch is powered by a standard drill/driver (non-impact). The 5/16” drill/driver shaft provides torque to the gear mechanism, which turns the winch drum and winds and unwinds the winch rope. Winch Drum Viewing Window : The winch drum viewing window is a cut out on top of the winch to view the winch rope winding on the winch drum.
To purchase any or all of the rigging accessories listed, contact WARN Customer Service at 1-800-543-9276 or visit www. warn.com.
Rope :
The winch rope is wrapped around the winch drum and fed through the fairlead. The winch rope is looped at the end to accept the hook’s clevis pin. The winch rope’s diameter and length is sized according to the winch’s load capacity and design. The gear train converts the drill’s torque into a large winching force. The gear train design makes it possible for the winch to be lighter and more compact. The clutch dial allows the operator to manually disengage (unlock) the drum from the gear train, enabling the drum to rotate freely (known as “freespooling”). Engaging the clutch “locks” the winch drum back onto the gear train. The rope hook is attached to the end of the winch rope. The rope hook is rated according to the winch’s capacity. Hooks are usually used in combination with straps or chains. The anchor hook is fastened to the anchor point. A strap will be connected to the hook and then secured to a solid connection (anchor).
Gear Train :
The WARN Winch Damper (not included) helps to prevent rope recoil in the event of a rope failure, which is a pretty rare occurrence. However, if it were to happen, this damper will help the rope fall to the ground if such an event were to occur.
Clutch Dial :
Rope Hook :
Anchor Hook :
Fairlead :
The fairlead acts to guide the winch rope onto the drum.
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