OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2) Secure the chuck of your drill around the driver shaft tightly to avoid the drill slipping off the shaft.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Knowing the proper winching techniques can help keep you and others around you safe. In this guide, you are shown the basic fundamentals for effective winching. However, it is up to you to analyze the situation and make the decisions necessary for the proper use of your Drill Winch. Apply your knowledge of your Drill Winch and the basic fundamentals you have practiced to adjust your techniques to each unique situation. Getting Started 1) Things you will need to operate your Drill Winch: • All operating instructions • Drill Winch • Winch Rope • Rope Hook • Anchor Hook Items sold separately : • Standard Drill/Driver (minimum drive torque 3 ft. lbs. - 4 N-m) • Gloves • Rigging Accessories (straps, shackles, WARN Damper, etc.). 2) Upon removing winch from packaging, it is very important to thoroughly inspect all parts of the system prior to winching. If any part is missing or damaged it must be immediately replaced. Contact WARN Customer Service 1.800.543.9276. Rigging Procedures Various winching situations will require application of other winching techniques. In some cases, you may find yourself needing more pulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases your pulling power. The following steps describe double line rigging winching. Start by disengaging clutch and freespooling out the winch rope. Attach the hook to a suitable anchor and run the rope through a snatch block. Using the snatch block, spool out enough winch rope to reach your load point.
WARNING Never attach hook to Drill Winch. Secure to the load point with a strap or choker chain. Attach the clevis/shackle. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap/chain, being careful not to over tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).
Lock/Tighten
Spooling with an Assistant : Have the person handling the rope hold the hook strap and walk the winch rope away from the Drill Winch while spooling out the winch rope.
Unlock/Release
Single Line
WARNING Always tighten drill to drill winch driver shaft. Drill can come loose and cause injury. 3) If using a corded drill/driver, verify that power cords and extension cords are positioned so that the winch rope or moving load will not damage the cords or that cords can not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. WARNING If using the driver bit accessory, make sure to insert bit straight into your drill’s chuck jaws. Do not insert bit into chuck jaws off center. This could cause bit to be thrown from drill, resulting in possible personal injury or damage to the chuck. Step 3: SPOOL OUT WINCH ROPE. Freespooling is generally the quickest and easiest way to spool out winch rope. WARNING Always keep hands clear of winch rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation, and when spooling in or out. WARNING Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. WARNING Never operate winch with less than 5 wraps of rope around the drum. Rope could come loose from the drum, as the rope attachment to the drum is not designed to hold a load. 1) Disengage the clutch by rotating clutch dial to ‘unlock’ position. 2) While always keeping tension on the winch rope spool enough winch rope for the winching operation. Spooling Alone : Attach the rope hook with hook strap to load and walk the Drill Winch away from load point.
Double line
Step 4: DETERMINE ANCHOR POINT AND SECURE. WARNING Always be certain anchor will withstand load, use appropriate rigging and take time to rig correctly. 1) Choose an anchor point that is sufficiently strong enough to withstand the maximum winching capacity of your winch. NOTE: Choose an anchor point as far away as possible to provide the winch with its greatest winching power. A secure anchor is critical to winching operations. An anchor must be strong enough to hold while winching. Natural anchors include trees, stumps, and rocks. Remember to hook the winch rope as low as possible. 2) Secure the Drill Winch anchor hook to the anchor point. NOTE: You may combine any of our approved rigging accessories with the anchor hook for added stability. WARNING Never wrap winch rope back onto itself. Use a choker chain or tree trunk protector on the anchor. Step 5: PLAN YOUR PULL. WARNING Always avoid continuous side pulls which can pile up winch rope at one end of the drum. This can damage winch rope or winch. 1) Line up your pull as straight as possible. This prevents side pulls that can allow the
WARNING Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling winch rope in or out, during installation or operation to avoid injury to hands and fi ngers. WARNING Always wear gloves when handling winch rope. Step 1 : PUT ON GLOVES AND ATTACH HOOK STRAP. 1) Put on gloves. 2) Attach the supplied hook strap to the rope hook. NOTE: Ensure the hook strap is attached to the hook on the winch rope, not the swiveling anchor hook. Step 2 : CONNECT TO POWER SOURCE. NOTE: If you are using a cordless drill, be sure your battery pack is fully charged before use. Follow your drill/driver manufacturer’s recommendation. 1) Using the chuck of your drill/driver, connect to the driver shaft on your Drill Winch.
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