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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