Operator`s manual
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SECTION 11
ACCESSORY INFORMATION
8. NEVER HOOK THE WIRE ROPE BACK ONTO IT-
SELF. Use a nylon sling. (Figure 11-18.) Hooking the wire
rope onto itself can damage the rope (Figure 11-19).
Figure 11-18. Correct hook-up.
Figure 11-19. Incorrect hook-up.
9. It is a good idea to lay a heavy blanket or jacket over the
wire rope near the hook end when pulling heavy loads
(Figure 11-20). If a wire rope failure should occur, the
cloth will act as a damper and help prevent the rope from
whipping.
Figure 11-20. Using a cloth damper.
10. Your winch is not designed or intended for overhead
hoisting operations. Never use your winch for lifting or
moving people.
11. Avoid continuous pulls from extreme angles as this will
cause the wire rope to pile up at one end of the drum
(Figure 11-21 & Figure 11-22). This can jam the wire
rope in the winch causing damage to the wire rope or the
winch itself.
Figure 11-21. Incorrect positioning for continuous pulls.
Figure 11-22. Correct positioning for continuous pulls.
12. Always operate the winch with an unobstructed view of
the winching operation.
13. Do not operate the winch when under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
14. Never work on or around the fairlead or winch drum when
the winch is under load.
15. When using your winch to move a load, place the vehicle
transmission in neutral, set vehicle parking brake, chock
all wheels, and keep the engine running.
16. Do not use the winch to hold the Argo in place during
transportation. Use tie-down straps.
17. Maintain at least ve turns of wire rope around wire rope
drum to prevent the wire rope from pulling off under
load.