Product Manual

WARNING READ INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS WINCH. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY. RETAIN THESE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
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This brake winch is built for multi-purpose hauling and lifting operations. It is not to be used as a
hoist for lifting, supporting or transporting people, or for loads over areas where people could be
present.
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Respect this winch. High forces are created when using a winch, creating potential safety hazards.
It should be operated and maintained in accordance with instructions. Never allow children or any-
one who is not familiar with the operation of the winch to use it. A winch accident could result in
personal injury.
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Check winch for proper operation on each use. Do not use if damaged. Seek immediate repairs.
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Never exceed rated capacity. Excess load may cause premature failure and could result in serious
personal injury. This winch is rated on first layer of cable on the hub. Using more layers of cable
increases the load on the winch.
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Never apply load on winch with cable fully extended. Keep at least three full turns of cable on the
reel.
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Secure load properly. When winching operation is complete, do not depend on winch to support
load.
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Operate with hand power only. This winch should not be operated with a motor of any kind. If the
winch cannot be cranked easily with one hand, it is probably over-loaded.
• If winch will be used in freezing, icy conditions, apply silicone spray to ratchet pawl and spacer
items V, W, X or Y. Do not
spray other brake mechanism parts.
WINCH MAINTENANCE – In order to insure
maximum performance, a periodic inspection for
any necessary preventive maintenance should be
made. Check at least once annually and more fre-
quently when the winch is exposed to an environ-
ment which is particularly dirty or wet. For contin-
ued smooth performance and increased life,
occasionally grease gears, reel shaft and handle
threads. An occasional drop of oil on the drive
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – Wind cable
on winch reel by turning winch handle in clockwise
direction. This should produce a loud, sharp, click-
ing noise. The load will remain in position when the
handle is released. Wind cable off the winch reel by
turning winch handle counterclockwise (no noise
will be produced). The load will remain in position
when the handle is released, but for extra security
it is recommended that the handle be turned clock-
wise until at least two clicks are heard. This will
add extra tightness to the brake mechanism.
Always satisfy yourself that the winch is holding
the load before releasing the winch handle.
IMPORTANT: Sufficient load must be
applied to the cable to overcome internal resist-
ance and operate the brake properly, otherwise
turning the crank handle counterclockwise will
only remove the handle from the shaft – the reel
will not turn. The minimum operating load
ASSEMBLY – Thread the handle onto the
winch drive shaft and be certain that a clicking
noise is produced when the handle is turned
clockwise. Install the spring and locknut (Items E
and G) on the end of the drive shaft as shown on
parts drawing. These parts may appear to serve
no function, but they provide several important
fail-safe features, and should not be altered or
removed.
WINCH MOUNTING AND CABLE
ATTACHMENT –
For maximum strength and
safety, this winch should be mounted with three
3/8" bolts (M10), washers and lock washers. (See
parts drawing). Using fewer bolts or alternate
locations will result in damage to the winch base
and the winch may malfunction.
Attach cable or rope by either method shown
in sketch.
NOT FOR THE MOVEMENT OF HUMAN BEINGS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
shaft bearings is also recommended. If winch will
be used in freezing, icy conditions, apply silicone
spray to ratchet pawl and spacer items V, W, X or
Y. Note: Do not oil or grease brake mechanism
items H and J.
Keep winch in good working order. Damaged
or severely-worn parts create unnecessary dan-
gers and could result in personal injury or prop-
erty damage.
requirement is 50 lb (23 kg) for Models
DLB350A, DLB350AG, DLB800A, DLB800AG,
DLB1200A and DLB1200AG, 75 lb (34 kg) for
DLB1500A and DLB1500AG, 175 lb (80 kg) for
DLB2000AG and DLB2500A.
Models DLB805A, DLB1205A, & DLB1505A, are
equipped with a lockout lever for the
purpose of ‘freewheeling’ cable out when there is
no load on the winch. To ‘freewheel’ cable out, sim-
ply turn the handle counterclockwise until lockout
lever can be engaged behind handle hub. In this
condition cable can be easily pulled from the winch
drum.
WARNING: Never put winch in freewheel
mode if any potential for a load on the cable exists.
Engaging the lockout lever keeps the winch from
stopping in the event that a load is accidentally
applied.