Product Manual

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Maintenance
⚠WARNING
 Do not lubricate any part of the winch components. The brake is friction-based and may fail if
lubricated.
Maintain the product by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance
with the following recommended procedures. It is recommended that the general condition of any tool
be examined before it is used. Keep your tool in good repair Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil and grease. The following chart is based on a normal operation schedule.
Maintenance Interval
Maintenance Point
Before Use
Inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for loose
screws, wire rope fraying, other wire rope wear, misalignment
or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts, and any
other condition that may affect its safe operation
Inspect the tool before beginning work each day. Have the
wire rope replaced immediately as soon as wear is detected.
After Use
Occasionally oil the caster wheel bearings.
Occasionally use wax to the sides of the telescoping sections
as a lubricant.
Occasionally oil the cable pulleys. Crank up the telescoping
sections for access to the internal cable pulley. Never allow oil
or grease to contact the surface of the winch brake drum.
If the telescoping sections of the frame don't operate
smoothly, apply household paraffin to the sliding surfaces.
Troubleshooting
Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local
dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Failure
Possible Cause
Corrective Action
Casters don’t swivel
smoothly.
Caster bearings are rusted.
Oil the caster wheel bearings.
The telescoping
sections do not slide
freely.
Telescoping sections inside are
rusted.
Apply paraffin wax or candlewax to the
sides as a lubricant.