ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL INDEX
SYMBOL
EXPLANATION Read All Product Literature
SYMBOL
EXPLANATION
Always Wear Leather Gloves
Winch Operator’s Manual
Always Wear Hearing and Eye Protection
Do Not Move People
This manual provides important safety information and instructions on how to operate your winch. It is important to read ALL instructions and safety information BEFORE installing and operating your winch. As you read these instructions, you will see WARNINGS , CAUTIONS , NOTICES and NOTES . Failure to observe these instructions could lead to serious injury or death. WARNINGS are safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the hazard, indicate how to avoid the hazard, and advise of the probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard. NOTICES are messages to avoid property damage. NOTES are additional information to help you complete a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!
Always Use Supplied Hook Strap
Never Use Winch as a Hoist
Never Apply Load to Hook Tip or Latch
Properly Seat Load in Throat of Hook
Never Wind Winch Rope Over Top of Drum
Wind Winch Rope on Bottom of Drum
SAVE THIS MANUAL and other product literature for future reference and review frequently for continuing safe operation. Instruct all users of this product to review this manual before operating this product.
Fairlead Pinch Point
Finger/Fairlead Crushing Hazard
Hot Surface Hazard
Hand Piercing/Cutting Hazard
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Symbol Index .................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................... 3-5 Know Your Winch............................................................................................................................................ 6 Winch accessories ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Mounting...................................................................................................................................................... 8-10 Electrical Connections ........................................................................................................................... 11-12 Operating Instructions ......................................................................................................................... 13-16 Rigging techniques ...................................................................................................................................... 17 Synthetic Rope Care..................................................................................................................................... 18 Maintenance & Final Analysis .................................................................................................................. 19
Fire and Burn Hazard
Explosion/Bursting Hazard
Never Hook Back on Winch rope
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