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SNATCH BLOCK
RBS11
Care and Maintenance
Warnings
• Inspect before use for any damage, cracks or deformation.
• Ensure retaining circlip is in place and secure.
• If Choker hole elongates, the maximum capacity has been exceeded and the snatch block should be
immediately replaced.
• Low maintenance, heavy duty oil impregnated sintered bronze bearing.
• Always clean using PH neutral soapy water after use and rinse with fresh water.
• Ensure snatch block is dry prior to being stored.
• Never exceed the snatch block or wire rope capacity.
• Do NOT use this product if it is damaged in any way and always inspect prior to use.
• DO NOT use for lifting or towing.
• Safety of the user and others must be rst priority. The user shall determine a safe distance for all persons in the recovery
area and move them clear accordingly.
• Always wear safety gear when performing recovery, including gloves and glasses.
• Refer to your winch manual on how to use the snatch block when recovering with your winch.
• Persons intending to use this product should consider completing a nationally recognised four-wheel drive training
course, or contact a four-wheel drive club for comprehensive advice on the proper selection and use of the recovery
product.
The Bushranger® Snatch Block is engineered and field tested in Australia by 4WD enthusiasts with many years of
experience. Further testing has also been carried out at a NATA accredited laboratory to verify the design.
Providing multiple options in self-recovery situations, the Bushranger® Snatch Block is a 4×4 essential for single vehicle
recoveries using a winch. Increasing the winch’s pulling power, a snatch block works to retrieve loads that are double a
winch’s capacity by halving the load on the winch, also aids winching from different angles when straight isn’t an option.
Designed with variable applications in mind, the snatch block incorporates a tapered pulley design that allows for
multiple sized ropes to be used in the one product. Rounded edges assist with guiding the rope in and out of the Snatch
Block but also prevents damage to both Synthetic and Wire Ropes.
Upswept tabs on the side plates offer additional rigidity but also allow for easy operation, even when wearing gloves.
Selecting a recovery product that has too low a breaking strain may cause the product to fail during the recovery
process. This could result in serious injury or death, and could potentially cause serious damage to vehicles.