Powersports Basic Guide to Winching

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The Basic Guide to Winching Techniques Every winching situation has the potential for personal injury. In order to minimize that risk, it is important that you read this Basic Guide carefully, familiarize yourself with the operation of your winch before having to use it, and be constantly safety oriented. In this Guide, we will set forth many of the basic rules of safe winch operation. However, because every winching situation is different, your constant good judgment and consistent focus on safety are of great importance.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

General safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Winch basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

How the winch works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Winch accessories & enhancements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Stretching Wire Rope. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Before you pull . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-14

Pulling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

Rigging techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

The final analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

WARN INDUSTRIES OFF-ROAD PRODUCTS 12900 S.E. Capps Road

Clackamas, OR 97015-8903 USA Customer Service: 1-800-543-WARN Fax: 1-503-722-3000 www.warn.com

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING

As you read these instructions, you will see WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. Each message has a specific purpose. 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, may result in minor or moderate injury. A CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the hazard, indicate how to avoid 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!

CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death. • Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection. • Never lean over battery while making connections. • Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc. when drilling. • Never route electrical cables: - Across any sharp edges. - Through or near moving parts. - Near parts that become hot. • Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and electrical terminals. • Always install terminal boots as directed in installation instructions.

WARNING

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death. To avoid injury to hands or fingers. • Always keep hands clear of rope, hook loop, hook and fairlead opening during installation, operation, and when spooling in or out. • Always use extreme caution when handling hook and rope during spooling operations. • Always use supplied hook strap whenever spooling rope in or out, during installation and during operation. • Always keep vehicle in sight during winching operation. • Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling rope.

WARNING

FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to severe injury or death. • Never use winch to lift or move persons. • Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a load. • 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.

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CAUTION

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. General Safety: • Always Know Your Winch. Take time to fully read the Installation and Operations Guide, and Basic Guide to Winching Techniques, in order to understand your winch and its operation. • Never operate this winch if you are under 16 years of age. • Never operate this winch when under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. • Never exceed winch or rope capacity listed on product data sheet. Double line using a snatch block to reduce winch load. • Never use winch or rope for towing. Installation Safety: • Always choose a mounting location that is sufficiently strong to withstand the maximum pulling capacity of your winch. • Always use factory approved mounting hardware, components, and accessories. • Always use grade 5 (grade 8.8 metric) or better hardware. • Never weld mounting bolts. • Always use care when using longer bolts than those supplied from factory. Bolts that are too long can damage the base and/or prevent the winch from being mounted securely. • Always mount the winch and attach the hook to the rope’s end loop before connecting the electrical wiring. • Always position fairlead with WARNING label on top. • Always spool the rope onto the drum in the direction specified by the winch warning label on the winch and/or documentation. This is required for the automatic brake (if so equiped) to function properly. • Always prestretch rope and respool under load before use. Tightly wound rope reduces chances of "binding", which can damage the rope.

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. Winching Safety: • Always inspect rope, hook, and slings before operating winch. Frayed, kinked or damaged rope must be replaced immediately. Damaged

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. Winching Safety: • Always keep wired remote control lead clear of the drum, rope, and rigging. Inspect for

CUT AND BURN HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. To avoid injury to hands or fingers: • Always wear heavy leather gloves when handling a rope. • Never let rope slip through your hands. • Always be aware of possible hot surface at winch motor, drum or rope during or after winch use.

cracks, pinches, frayed wires or loose connections. Replace remote control if damaged.

components must be replaced before operation. Protect parts from damage.

• Never leave wired remote control plugged into winch when free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being used. • Never hook rope back onto itself. This damages the rope. • Always use a choker chain, choker rope, or tree trunk protector on the anchor. • Always remove any element or obstacle that may interfere with safe operation of the winch. • Always take time to use appropriate rigging techniques for a winch pull. • Always be certain the anchor you select will withstand the load and the strap or chain will not slip. • Never engage or disengage clutch if winch is under load, rope is in tension or drum is moving. • Always select an anchor point as far away as possible. This will provide the winch with its greatest pulling power. • Never touch rope or hook while in tension or under load. • Never touch rope or hook while someone else is at the control switch or during winching operation. • Always stand clear of rope and load and keep others away while winching. • Always be aware of stability of vehicle and load during winching, keep others away. Alert all bystanders of any unstable condition. • Never use a winch to secure a load.

• Always pass wired remote control through a window to avoid pinching lead in door, when using remote inside a vehicle. • Never leave remote control where it can be activated during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not being used. • Always require operators and bystanders to be aware of vehicle and or load.

NOTICE

AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE • Always avoid side pulls which can pile up rope at one end of the drum. This can damage rope or winch. • Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. • Never use winch to tow other vehicles or objects. Shock loads can momentarily exceed capacity of rope and winch. • Always avoid “powering out” rope for extended distances. This causes excess heat and wear on the winch motor and brake. • Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching operation. • Never "jog" rope under load. Shock loads can momentarily exceed capacity of rope and winch. • Never use winch to secure a load during transport. • Never submerge winch in water. • Always store the remote control in a protected, clean, dry area. • Always double line or pick distant anchor point when rigging. This maximizes pulling power and avoids overloading the winch.

CAUTION

MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD Failure to observe these instructions could lead to minor or moderate injury. • Always use a hook with a latch. • Always ensure hook latch is closed and not supporting load. • Never apply load to hook tip or latch. Apply load only to the center of hook. • Never use a hook whose throat opening has increased, or whose tip is bent or twisted.

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ELECTRIC WINCH BASICS

So, you have your Warn winch and you’re ready to get out on the trails: climb a few boulders, splash a little mud, traverse the occasional stream. Basically, you’re ready to explore the backcountry and otherwise have a great time. Well, if you’re smart enough to go prepared with the best, you’re probably smart enough to know that to keep having a great time, you need to fully understand your winch and the winching operation. That’s exactly what this guide intends to do: provide you with a basic under- standing of your winch and teach you the basics of proper winching techniques. But before we get started, we must

emphasize that the information in this guide is general in nature. Because no two situations are alike, it would be nearly impossible to review them all. We can, however, provide you with the general principles and techniques. Then it is up to you to take the time to analyze the situation and apply the proper technique. Along with a little common sense, the guidelines laid out in this book can help you keep off-roading fun. Just remember to think through each situation before you act and TREAD LIGHTLY!

Never operate or install a winch without reading or understanding the operator’s manual ! WARNING

Remote Control Switch

Handheld Wireless Remote Control

Rocker Switch

Winch controls come in many forms. All enable the operator to start, stop and change the direction of the winch drum rotation.

Gear Train The reduction gear converts the winch motor power into a large pulling force. The gear train design makes it possible for the winch to be lighter and more compact. Braking System Braking action is automatically applied to the winch drum when the winch motor is stopped and there is load on the rope. The braking action is applied by the motor or a separate mechanical brake, depending on the winch construction. Clutch The clutch allows the operator to manually disengage the spooling 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. Tie Rods Ties the end housings together as a structural unit. 8 5 6 7

To start, you should familiarize yourself with your Warn winch and each of its components: Practice using your winch before using it on the trail. Motor Typically the winch motor is powered by the vehicle’s battery. The motor provides power to the gear mechanism, which turns the winch drum and winds the rope. Winch Drum The winch drum is the cylinder onto which the rope feeds. The drum is driven by the motor and drive train. Its direction can be changed using the winch switch. Wire / Synthetic Rope The rope’s diameter and length are determined by the winch’s load capacity and design. Wrapped around the winch drum and fed through the fairlead, the rope is looped at the end to accept the hook’s clevis pin. Fairlead When using the winch at an angle, the fairlead (or wire lead) acts to guide the rope onto the spooling drum. It minimizes damage to the rope while it goes through the winch mount or bumper. 4 1 2 3

Structural components of a planetary gear winch

Never engage or disengage the clutch if winch is under load, rope is in tension, or rope drum is moving. ! CAUTION

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HOW THE WINCH WORKS

WINCH ACCESSORIES YOU’LL WANT TO HAVE WITH YOU

Alone, the winch is not much more than a simple tool. But when used with certain accessories and enhancements, your Warn winch can become a versatile and productive tool. In this section, we’ll review several of these items. Some are vital to the safe operation of your winch, while others offer added versatility and convenience.

Winch Mechanics Now that you’ve familiarized yourself with your Warn winch and its components, we can begin reviewing how it works. The major advantage of an electric-powered winch is that it can provide reliable service for intermittent utility and recreational use even while the vehicle’s engine is stalled — assuming, of course, that sufficient battery current is available. Your winch can operate at high current loads, and, for this reason, uses a high current switch system to safely handle the current flow. It is important to understand that the longer the pull, the more heat that is created, just like a hot plate. Powering out the rope also generates heat and drains the electrical system. Whenever possible, unwind rope by “freespooling.” Prolonged winching without cooling the winch motor will damage the motor. Also, even if the engine is idling during winching, the battery may drain faster than it is charging. So pay close attention to make sure you aren’t draining your battery too low to start your vehicle.

Rocker switch control

Snatch Block Used properly, the multi-purpose snatch block allows you to: (1) increase your winch’s pulling power; and (2) change your pulling direction without damaging the rope. Proper use of the snatch block is covered in “Before You Pull”.

Control Of Your Winch The winch is controlled by a switch mechanism that provides control of the forward or reverse rotation of the spooling drum. How the Winch Reacts to Load Warn winches are rated by pulling capacity. The maximum pulling capacity occurs on the first layer of rope on the drum. As the layers increase, the pulling power decreases. It’s the mathematics of winching. Exceeding the winch capacity could cause the winch to fail or the rope to break. Thinking through how you intend to use your winch now, could save you a big headache later. In addition, you’ll also want to make sure that your winch’s mounting system and your vehicle’s frame can accom- modate the rated load of your winch.

Gloves rope, through use, will develop “barbs” which can slice skin. It is extremely important to wear protective gloves while operating the winch or handling the rope. Avoid loose fitting clothes or anything that could become entangled in the rope and other moving parts. Hook Strap Use to hold the hook and keep fingers away from the fairlead as the rope is being spooled in. Winches develop tremendous pulling forces and can easily remove fingers and limbs that are placed in pinch points. Put the hook into the loop and hold the strap between the thumb and forefingers.

Clevis/D-Shackles The D-Shackle is a safe means for connecting the looped ends of cables, straps and snatch blocks. The shackle’s pin is threaded to allow easy removal.

Always keep vehicle in sight during winching operation. ! WARNING

This winch is controlled by the hand held remote control to allow the operator to stand clear during the winching process.

Choker Chain Can be used to hook- up to another vehicle or sharp objects for an anchor point. Chains, however, will damage or kill trees.

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STRETCHING WIREROPE

The life of a wire rope is directly related to the use and care it receives. Tensioning the wire rope is critical to ensure a long product life. Tensioning the wire rope will prevent outer layers of wire rope from pinching and deforming the inner layers. During its first use, a new wire rope must be spooled onto its drum under a load of at least 500 lbs . (227 kgs). Use the following instructions to properly stretch the wire rope onto the winch drum. 1) Choose a FLAT AND LEVEL location that is large enough to run out the entire length of wire rope. 2) Turn the clutch lever on the winch to the “Free Spool” position. Grab hook strap and spool out the wire rope to the last 5 wraps on the drum. Once the wire rope is spooled out, turn the clutch lever on the winch to the “Engaged” position. 3) Attach the hook end of the rope to a suitable anchor point and back the vehicle away from the anchor point until there is very little slack in the wire rope. Before getting out of the vehicle, set the parking brake, place the vehicle in gear or park and turn the vehicle off. 4) Power in the winch until all of the wire rope slack is wound onto the winch drum. Wearing gloves, hold tension on the wire rope with one hand; carefully push the wire rope to the side of the drum the wire rope is attached to so there are no gaps between each coil on the drum. Be sure to check that the wire rope is winding off of the bottom of the drum, not the top, or the automatic load holding brake will not function properly. (If the wire rope is winding off the top you have powered the winch “out” instead of “in”). 5) The following steps should be done using two people for proper safety. If you attempt to tension your wire rope alone be sure to always engage the parking brake, place the transmission in gear and turn the vehicle off every time you exit the vehicle to inspect the winch wire

rope. Never exit the vehicle with a load on the winch wire rope. 6) Use care to evenly wrap each layer to prevent damage to the rope. 7) Instruct your assistant to stand to the side of the vehicle and away from the winch wire rope. Start the vehicle and place the transmission in neutral. Release the parking brake while applying moderate brake pedal pressure. Press power in on the switch. Your assistant should signal you if the wire rope is winding correctly by watching it move across the fairlead as the wire rope is powered in. After winching in for approximately 6 ft, stop winching. Slowly let up off of the brake pedal and then apply the parking brake. This will ensure that there is no load on the winch rope. Then place the transmission in park or gear and turn the vehicle off. Exit the vehicle and inspect the winch to make sure that the wire rope is being evenly wound onto the winch drum and not sinking into the lower layer. If the wire rope is sinking, power the wire rope out and repeat this step from the beginning with more brake pedal pressure. 8) When you are convinced the wire rope is winding onto the winch drum properly, repeat step 6 until the vehicle is within 3 ft of the winch anchor. Once within 3 ft, slowly let up off of the brake pedal and then apply the parking brake. This will ensure that there is no load on the winch wire rope. Then place the transmission in park or in gear and turn the vehicle off. Exit the vehicle. Disconnect the hook from the anchor. While holding onto the supplied hook strap, hold tension on the winch rope and slowly power in the winch by “pulsing” the power in on the remote control until the hook is at the fairlead. DO NOT POWER THE HOOK INTO THE FAIRLEAD. This could cause damage to the fairlead.

Backup Parts Important backup parts to carry for backcountry travel should include an extra screw-pin shackle, snatch block, and remote control unit. For severe and continued winch use, consider including an extra rope and winch hook. Toolbox Items Items to bring along include hand wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers and tools to change rope.

Tree Trunk Protector Typically made of tough, high-quality nylon, it provides the operator an attachment point for the winch rope to a wide variety of anchor points and objects, as well as protect living trees.

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. ! WARNING

Never attach a recovery strap to the winch hook to increase the length of a pull. Never attempt to tow a vehicle or object with the recovery strap attached directly to the winch hook. Never use “bungie” straps that develop tremendous and ! CAUTION

Recovery Strap Never use a recovery strap in a winching operation. Because it is designed to stretch, it stores energy and could react like a rubber band should your rigging fail. Use the recovery strap to “snatch” out a stuck vehicle. Shovels & Hand Tools Quite often during winching activities, you’ll find yourself in need of some additional help. You may want to carry equipment such as a shovel and an axe.

Battery Recommendations A fully charged conventional ATV battery is recommended to obtain peak perform- ance from your winch. Make sure all electrical connections are clean and tight.

potentially dangerous amounts of force when stretched.

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BEFORE YOU PULL

Never use the winch as a hoist. ! WARNING

Single line pull

Practice using your winch before you get stuck. A real situation is no time to be learning how to use your winch. Whether you’re recovering another vehicle or pulling a stump from the ground, knowing the proper winching techniques can help keep you and others around you safe. And perhaps the most important part of the winching process, regardless of the situation, is what you do before you pull. In this section, we’ll show you 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 winch. Apply your knowledge of your winch and the basic fundamentals you’ve practiced and adjust your techniques to your unique situation. Some keys to remember when using your Warn winch: 1. Always take your time to assess your situation and plan your pull carefully. 2. Always take your time when using a winch. 3. Use the right equipment for your situation. 4. Always wear leather gloves and do not allow the rope to slide through your hands. 5. You and only you should handle the rope and operate the remote control switch. 6. Think safety at all times. 7. Practice. Practice and practice the steps.

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. ! WARNING

Rigging for the Pull The following steps describe how to recover your vehicle with rigging a single line pull. Double or multiple line rigging techniques follow the same basic steps, but use a snatch block to assist the process. Step 1: PUTON GLOVES.

Never attempt to disengage the clutch while rope is under tension. Never engage the clutch while the drum is rotating. Always make sure the clutch is fully engaged or disengaged. ! CAUTION Always use supplied hook strap to hold hook when spooling rope in or out. ! WARNING Always keep hands and clothing clear of the rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation and when spooling. ! WARNING

How to choose an anchor point: An anchor point as far away as possible will provide the winch with its greatest pulling 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. Hook the cable as low as possible. If no natural anchors are available, when recovering another vehicle, your vehicle becomes the anchor point. In this case, be sure to put the transmission in neutral, apply the hand brake and block its wheels to prevent your vehicle from moving. Ideally, you’ll want an anchor point that will enable you to pull straight in the direction the vehicle will move. This allows the rope to wind tightly and evenly onto the spooling drum.

Step 4: PULL ROPE TO ANCHOR POINT. Pull out enough rope to reach your anchor point. Be sure to keep a certain amount of tension in the wire. It can become twisted and overwrap when slackened, leading to rope damage. To prevent loosing the end, hold the winch hook in the hook strap while you work.

! CAUTION

Never leave remote control plugged into winch while free spooling, rigging or sitting idle.

Step 2: DISENGAGE CLUTCH.To allow free spooling of the winch drum, rotate the clutch lever on the winch to Disengage. Freespooling conserves battery power.

Never hook rope back onto itself. This damages the rope. ! CAUTION

Stakes driven in at an angle and tied together.

Step 5: SECURE TO THE ANCHOR POINT. Once you’ve established your anchor point, secure the tree trunk protector or choker chain around the object.

Buried log with chain secured around the log.

Step 3: FREE THE WINCH HOOK AND ATTACH HOOK STRAP. Free the winch hook from its anchor point. Attach hook strap to the hook (if not attached).

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PULLING

As you probably have already noticed, there are many things to do and consider before you actually begin pulling. Think through what you’re doing and you can keep yourself and those around you out of harm’s way. Operating your winch properly is so important, in fact, you should practice these techniques before having to face the distractions and stresses of a real winching situation.

Step 6: ATTACH THE CLEVIS/D- SHACKLE AND HOOK STRAP. Attach the shackle to the two ends of the strap or chain and through the hook loop,

Step 8: CONNECTTHE REMOTE CONTROL (if so equipped). Be careful not to let the remote control cord dangle in front of the winch. Always disconnect the remote control when not in use. Step 9: PUT ROPE UNDER TENSION. Using the winch switch, slowly wind the rope until no slack remains. Once the rope is under tension, stand well clear, and never step over it. Step 10: CHECK YOUR ANCHOR. Make sure all connections are secured and free of debris before continuing with the winching procedure.

being careful not to over tighten (tighten and back-off 1/2 turn).

Step 11: CHECK ROPE.The rope should be neatly wound around the spooling drum. Improper winding can cause damage to the rope. Step 12: LAY SOMETHING OVER THE ROPE, if you decide it is necessary, midway between the winch and the anchor point to absorb energy should the rope snap loose. Tree limbs, heavy jackets, chain, back pack and the like may be used for this purpose.

NOTICE

Avoid over- heating the

winch motor. For extended winching, stop at reasonable intervals to allow the winch motor to cool down.

Step 7: LOCK THE CLUTCH. Lock the winch drum by rotating the clutch lever on the winch to Engage.

Run Time Guidelines for WARN ATV/UTV Winches

See table for run time guidelines.

Load (lbs) Run Time Distance (ft) Cool Time (min) 0 2.5 min 50 12 500 2.0 min 32 10 1000 1.0 min 14 10 1500 25 sec 5 10 2000 15 sec 2 10 2500 10 sec 1 10 Duty cycles vary for each winch. See specification sheet supplied with your winch.

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How to spool under no load Arrange the rope so it will not kink or tangle when spooled. Be sure any rope already on the spooling drum is wound tightly and evenly layered. Tighten and straighten the layer if necessary. Keep the rope under light tension

Step 15: FOR VEHICLE RECOVERY, continue pulling until the vehicle is on stable ground. If you are able to drive the vehicle, the winching operation is complete. Step 16: SECURE VEHICLE. Once recovery of the vehicle is complete, be sure to secure the vehicle’s brakes and put the Transmission in “park”. Release tension in the rope. enough to cause serious damage to the winch. So, line up pulls as straight ahead as possible and stop winching if the rope comes close to the tie rods or mounting plate. To fix an uneven stack, spool out that section of the rope and reposition it to the opposite end of the drum which will free up space for continued winching. What to look for under load The rope must always spool onto the drum on the side nearest the mounting plate as indicated by the warning label on the end of the winch motor. As you power in, make sure the rope winds evenly and tightly on the drum. This prevents the outer wire wraps from drawing into the inner wraps, binding and damaging the rope. Perform the pull with the vehicle transmission in neutral and the parking brake off. Be patient and let the winch do all the work. This prevents the vehicle from rolling back and causing a shock load that can damage the winch and rope. During side pulls the rope tends to stack up at one end of the drum. This stack can become large

Establish “no people” zones:

and spool the rope back onto the winch drum in even layers one layer at a time. At the end of each layer stop spooling and arrange the rope in tight even layers. Repeat this process until the winch hook is a minimum of 4 ft. (1.2m) from the winch. Pinch the hook between your thumb and forefinger and attach the hook strap. Hold the hook strap between the thumb and forefinger to keep tension on the rope. Walk the rope towards the fairlead, carefully spooling in the remaining rope by pulsing the control switch. Store the hook at the fairlead or tensioned to a suitable location to the side. If you do not have the hook strap, use a length of cord or something similar. To prevent serious injury, NEVER put your fingers inside the hook area as you are powering in.

Never use the winch’s rope to tow another vehicle or object. NOTICE

Step 13: MAKE YOUR INTENTIONS CLEAR. Be sure that everyone in the immediate vicinity surrounding the winching operation is completely aware of your intentions before you pull. Declare where the spectators should not stand — never behind or in front of the vehicle and never near the rope or snatch block. Your situation may have other “no people” zones. Step 14: BEGIN WINCHING. With the winching vehicle’s engine on and light tension already on the rope, begin winching slowly and steadily. Be sure that the rope is winding evenly and tightly around the spooling drum. The vehicle may be steered while winching but not driven. Driving vehicle causes rope to become slack and entangled.

Step 17: DISCONNECT ROPE. Disconnect from the anchor.

Step 19: DISCONNECT REMOTE CONTROL. Disconnect the remote control cord and store in a clean and dry place. Winching operations are now complete. Put the cap on the socket.

Step 18: REWIND ROPE.The person handling the rope should walk the rope in and not let it slide through the hand and control the winch at all times.

Always avoid continuous side pulls which can pile up rope at one end of the drum. This can damage rope or winch. NOTICE

Always keep hands and clothing clear of the rope, hook and fairlead opening during operation and when spooling. ! WARNING

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THE FINAL ANALYSIS The basic guide to proper winching techniques cannot cover all the possible situations in which you may need to use a winch. In the final analysis, the decisions you make will determine the final outcome. So think through each situation and each step of use. Always be mindful of your own safety and the safety of others. Pay attention and you’ll have fun. Freespooling of rope from the winch drum may be more difficult at sub- freezing temperatures. Place clutch in the freespool position and power out the rope for 2-3 m (6-10 ft) to warm the winch. When not being used, the winch should be left with the clutch in the engaged position. This helps the internal parts of the winch withstand the effects of weather and contamination. STORAGE SUB-ZERO OPERATION

MAINTENANCE

RIGGING TECHNIQUES

• Inspect the rope before and after each winching operation. If the rope has become kinked or frayed, the rope needs to be replaced immediately. Be sure to also inspect the winch hook and hook pin for signs of wear or damage. Replace if necessary. • If your winch is equipped with synthetic rope, review and understand the Synthetic Rope Guide. Inspect rope carefully after each use. Replace if: (1) rope bulk anywhere along the length is reduced by 25% or more by abrasion, (2) two or more adjacent strands are cut, (3) flat areas or lumps are found that are not eliminated by flexing rope, or (4) excessive fused or melted fibers are found. Any such areas will be stiff and the rope will have a glazed appearance. • Keep winch, rope, and switch control free from contaminants. Use a clean rag or towel to remove any dirt and debris. If necessary, unwind winch completely (leaving a minimum of 5 wraps on spooling drum), wipe clean, and rewind properly before storage. Using a light oil on the wire rope and winch hook can keep rust and corrosion from forming. • Operating your winch for a long period of time places an extra burden on your vehicle’s battery. Be sure to check and

Various winching situations will require application of other winching techniques. These could range from too little distance to achieve maximum pull using straight line rigging, simply increasing pulling power, or maintaining a straight-line pulling situation. You will have to assess what technique is correct for your situation. Think “safety” at all times.

! CAUTION

Lifting and lowering a

snowplow can damage rope. Carefully inspect rope for wear, broken strands and/or kinks. Replace rope if any damage found.

Double line Because pulling power decreases with the number of layers of rope on the winch drum, you can use a snatch block to double line out more rope. This decreases the number of layers of rope on the drum, and increases pulling power. Start by feeding out enough rope to free the winch hook. Attach the hook to your vehicle’s frame and run the rope through a snatch block. Do not attach hook to mounting kit.

How to change the pulling direction All winching operations should have a straight line from the

winch to the object being pulled. This minimizes the rope collecting on one side of the drum

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. ! WARNING

affecting pulling efficiency and damaging rope. A snatch block, secured to a point directly in front of the vehicle, will enable you to change your pulling direction while still allowing the rope to be at 90º to wind properly onto the spooling drum. Increasing pulling power & duration In some cases, you may find yourself needing more pulling power. The use of snatch blocks increases mechanical advantage and that increases your pulling power:

maintain your battery and battery cables according to manufacturer

guidelines. Also inspect switch control and all electrical connections to be certain they are clean and tight fitting. • Inspect the remote control for damage, if so equipped. Be sure to cap the remote socket to prevent dirt and debris from entering the connections. Store remote control in a protected, clean, dry area. • No lubrication is required for the life of the winch.

Disengage the clutch and, using the snatch block, pull out enough wire to reach your anchor point. Secure to the anchor point with a tree trunk protector 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).

Single line

Double line

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Le manuel de base des techniques de treuillage Chaque situation de treuillage peut potentiellement occasionner des blessures. Pour minimiser ce risque, il est important que vous lisiez ce guide de base avec attention, que vous vous familiarisiez avec le maniement du treuil avant de l'utiliser, et que vous vous préoccupiez avant tout de la sécurité. Nous exposons dans ce guide de nombreuses règles de sécurité fondamentales pour le maniement du treuil. Toutefois, comme chaque situation de treuillage est différente, le bon sens et l'attachement constant aux principes de sécurité sont d'une importance primordiale.

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

Mesures générales de sécurité. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25

Les principes de base du treuillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27

Comment fonctionne le treuil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Les accessoires du treuil et les améliorations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-30

Étirement initial du cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Avant de treuiller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-34

Treuillage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35-37

Techniques de câblage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

En dernière analyse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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MESURES GÉNÉRALES DE SÉCURITÉ

AVERTISSEMENT

Les directives suivantes comprennent des indications intitulées AVERTISSEMENT, ATTENTION, AVIS et REMARQUE. Chacune a un objectif bien précis : AVERTISSEMENT présente des consignes de sécurité soulignant un danger potentiel qui, s'il n'est pas évité, peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort. ATTENTION comprend des consignes de sécurité signalant un danger potentiel qui, s'il n'est pas évité, peut entraîner des blessures légères ou modérées. ATTENTION sert aussi à signaler une utilisation dangereuse. ATTENTION et AVERTISSEMENT identifient un danger, indiquent comment l'éviter et montrent ses conséquences possibles si on l'ignore. AVIS présente des consignes visant à éviter les dommages matériels. REMARQUE donne des renseignements additionnels qui aident à accomplir une procédure. TRAVAILLEZ PRUDEMMENT !

RISQUES ASSOCIÉS AUX PRODUITS CHIMIQUES ET RISQUE D'INCENDIE Le non-respect des consignes peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort. Toujours retirer les bijoux et porter des lunettes de sécurité. • Ne jamais se pencher au-dessus de la batterie en procédant aux connexions. • Avant de percer, toujours s'assurer que la zone ne contient pas de conduites de carburant, de réservoir de carburant, de conduites de frein, de câblage électrique, etc. • Ne jamais faire passer des câbles électriques : -Sur des bords tranchants. -Par des pièces mobiles ou à proximité. -À proximité de pièces pouvant devenir chaudes. • Toujours isoler et protéger tous les fils et bornes électriques exposés. • Toujours installer les capuchons de borne de la manière indiquée dans les instructions d'installation.

AVERTISSEMENT

DANGER DE HAPPEMENT PAR DES PIÈCES MOBILES Le non-respect des consignes peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort. Pour éviter de se blesser les mains et les doigts: • Toujours garder les mains éloignées du câble, de la boucle du crochet, du crochet et de l'ouverture du guide-câble durant l'installation et l'utilisation du treuil et l'enroulement ou le déroulement du câble. • Toujours faire très attention en manipulant le crochet et le câble pendant les manœuvres de déroulement. • Toujours utiliser le cordon du crochet fourni pour enrouler ou dérouler le câble, durant l'installation ou l'utilisation. • Toujours garder l'œil sur le véhicule durant les opérations de treuillage. • Toujours porter des gants de cuir épais durant la manipulation du câble.

AVERTISSEMENT

DANGER DE CHUTE OU D'ÉCRASEMENT Le non-respect des consignes peut entraîner des blessures graves ou la mort. • Ne jamais utiliser le treuil pour soulever ou transporter des personnes. • Ne jamais utiliser le treuil comme palan ou pour suspendre une charge. • Ne jamais utiliser le treuil avec moins de 5 spires de câble enroulées autour du tambour, car le câble pourrait se dérouler du tambour, étant donné que l'ancrage du câble n'est pas conçu pour retenir une charge.

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ATTENTION DANGER DE HAPPEMENT PAR DES PIÈCES MOBILES Le non-respect des instructions peut entraîner des blessures mineures ou modérées. • Toujours se familiariser avec le treuil. Prendre le temps de bien lire le manuel d'installation et le manuel de base des techniques de treuillage afin de comprendre l'appareil et son fonctionnement. • Les personnes âgées de moins de 16 ans ne doivent jamais faire fonctionner cet appareil. • Ne jamais faire fonctionner l'appareil sous l'effet de drogues, de l'alcool ou de médicaments. • Ne jamais excéder la capacité nominale du treuil ou du câble d'acier indiquée sur la fiche technique du produit. Un câblage double avec poulie ouvrante permet de réduire la charge subie par le treuil. • Ne jamais se servir du treuil ou du câble pour faire du remorquage. • Toujours choisir une surface de montage suffisamment résistante pour supporter la capacité de traction maximale du treuil. • Toujours utiliser du matériel de montage, des composants et des accessoires homologués par le fabricant. • Toujours utiliser un matériel de montage de catégorie 55 (catégorie 8,8 métrique) ou supérieure. • Ne jamais souder les boulons de montage. • Toujours faire attention quand on utilise des boulons plus longs que ceux fournis par le fabricant. Des boulons trop longs peuvent endommager la base ou empêcher le treuil d'être monté de manière sûre. • Toujours monter le treuil et fixer le crochet à la boucle d'extrémité du câble avant de raccorder le câblage électrique. • Toujours positionner le guide-câble avec l'étiquette d'AVERTISSEMENT sur le dessus. • Toujours enrouler le câble sur le tambour dans le sens spécifié par l'étiquette d'avertissement apposée sur le treuil ou la documentation du treuil. Cela est nécessaire pour que le frein automatique (le cas échéant) fonctionne correctement. • Toujours étirer le câble au préalable et l'enrouler sous charge avant de l'utiliser. Un câble enroulé de manière serrée réduit le risque qu'il coince et soit endommagé.

ATTENTION DANGER DE HAPPEMENT PAR DES PIÈCES MOBILES Le non-respect des instructions peut entraîner des blessures mineures ou modérées. • Toujours inspecter le câble, le crochet et les élingues avant de faire fonctionner le treuil. Tout câble effiloché, tordu ou endommagé doit être remplacé immédiatement. Tous les composants endommagés doivent être remplacés avant d'utiliser le produit. Protéger toutes les pièces contre le risque de dommages. • Ne jamais laisser la télécommande branchée sur le treuil durant la mise en roue libre, le câblage ou quand le treuil n'est pas utilisé. • Ne jamais accrocher le câble à lui-même. Cela l'endommagerait. • Toujours utiliser une chaîne ou un câble à nœud coulant, ou une protection de tronc d'arbre sur le point d'ancrage. • Toujours s'assurer que tous les obstacles potentiels sont écartés. • Toujours prendre le temps d'utiliser les techniques de câblage appropriées avant de faire fonctionner le treuil. • Toujours s'assurer que le point d'ancrage choisi peut supporter la charge et que la sangle ou la chaîne ne glisse pas. • Ne jamais essayer d'embrayer ou de débrayer si le treuil est sous charge, si le câble est en tension ou si le tambour est en train de tourner. • Toujours choisir un point d’ancrage aussi distant que possible. Cela assure au treuil une puissance de traction maximum. • Ne jamais toucher le câble ou le crochet lorsque le câble est tendu ou sous charge. • Ne jamais toucher le câble ou le crochet lorsqu'une autre personne manipule l'interrupteur de commande ou durant le fonctionnement du treuil. • Toujours se tenir à l'écart du câble et de la charge et ne jamais laisser personne s'approcher durant l'utilisation. • Toujours être conscient de la stabilité du véhicule et de la charge durant le treuillage. Veiller à ce que personne ne s'approche. Alerter toutes les personnes alentour en cas d'instabilité. • Ne jamais se servir du treuil pour maintenir une charge.

ATTENTION

DANGER DE HAPPEMENT PAR DES PIÈCES MOBILES Le non-respect des instructions peut entraîner des blessures mineures ou modérées. • Toujours garder le fil de la télécommande à l'écart du tambour, du câble et du câblage. S'assurer qu'il n'y a pas de fissures, de points de pincement, de fils effilochés ou de connexions desserrées. Remplacer la télécommande en cas de dommages. • Si l'on manie la télécommande de l'intérieur d'un véhicule, toujours faire passer la télécommande par la fenêtre pour éviter de pincer le fil. • Ne jamais laisser la télécommande dans un endroit où elle peut être activée durant la mise en roue libre, le câblage ou quand le treuil n'est pas utilisé. • Toujours exiger de l'opérateur et des personnes présentes d’être conscients du véhicule et de la charge.

RISQUE DE COUPURE ET DE BRÛLURE Le non-respect des instructions peut entraîner des blessures mineures ou modérées. Pour éviter de se blesser les mains et les doigts: • Toujours porter des gants de cuir résistants durant la manipulation du câble. • Ne jamais laisser le câble glisser dans les mains. • Toujours penser aux surfaces chaudes au niveau du moteur du treuil, du tambour ou du câble durant ou après l'utilisation du treuil.

AVIS

ÉVITER D'ENDOMMAGER LE TREUIL ET L'ÉQUIPEMENT • Toujours éviter de tirer sur le côté, ce qui a pour effet d'empiler le câble sur l'une des extrémités du tambour. Cela peut endommager le câble ou le treuil. • Toujours s'assurer d'avoir complètement embrayé ou complètement débrayé. • Ne jamais se servir du treuil pour remorquer d'autres véhicules ou objets. Les charges de choc peuvent momentanément dépasser de loin la capacité du câble et du treuil. • Toujours éviter de dérouler le câble sur de grandes distances. Cela pourrait surchauffer et user le moteur du treuil et le frein. • Toujours faire attention à ne pas endommager le cadre si l'on décide d'arrimer le véhicule pour pouvoir travailler avec le treuil. • Ne jamais " secouer " le câble sous charge. Les charges de choc peuvent momentanément dépasser de loin la capacité du câble et du treuil. • Ne jamais se servir du treuil pour maintenir une charge pendant le transport. • Ne jamais submerger le treuil dans l'eau. • Toujours ranger la télécommande dans un endroit sûr, propre et sec. • Toujours utiliser une ligne double ou choisir un point d'ancrage distant pour le câblage. Cela optimise la puissance de traction et évite de surcharger le treuil.

ATTENTION

DANGER DE HAPPEMENT PAR DES PIÈCES MOBILES Le non-respect des instructions peut entraîner des blessures mineures ou modérées. • Toujours utiliser un crochet avec loquet. • Toujours s'assurer que le loquet du crochet est fermé et qu'il ne supporte aucune charge. • Ne jamais appliquer la charge sur l'extrémité ou le loquet du crochet. Appliquer la charge uniquement au centre du crochet. • Ne jamais utiliser un crochet dont l'ouverture de la gorge a augmenté ou dont l'extrémité est courbée ou tordue.

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