Product Manual

WARNING: FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW COULD RESULT IN
SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY.
WARNING: NOT TO BE USED AS A HOIST FOR LIFTING, SUPPORTING, OR TRANSPORT-
ING PEOPLE OR LOADS OVER AREAS WHERE PEOPLE COULD BE PRESENT.
This winch is not designed for movement of
human beings. Do not use for scaffolding,
elevators, or any other application in which
persons could be positioned on or under the
load at any time. Do not use as an overhead
hoist.
Consult the manufacturer before using this
winch in any vertical lifting/lowering applica-
tions. Tel. [phone], Fax [phone].
E-Mail [e-mail]
This electric winch should be respected as
power equipment. High forces are created
when using a winch, creating potential safety
hazards. Never allow children or anyone
who is not familiar with the operation of the
winch to use it.
Never exceed rated winch load.
Dangerously high forces can be created if
the load being moved is too large or is
allowed to get in a bind, etc. Note that
installing longer than normal cable results in
increased load on winch. If overloaded, this
winch has power enough to break the cable.
Winch is equipped with a high-quality aircraft
cable capable of handling the rated winch
load. Never exceed the rated capacity. Do
not use vehicle pulling power to increase the
pulling capacity of your winch. When cable
breakage occurs under tension, the cable
tends to whip toward the winch area. It is
recommended that a blanket or rug be
placed over the cable during winching oper-
ations to minimize this whipping action in
case of cable breakage.
Never apply load to winch with cable fully
extended. Keep at least three turns of cable
on the reel.
Keep the winching area free of all unneces-
sary personnel. Never stand between load
and winch.
The 12 volt D.C. winches operate from a low
voltage D.C. source of power (e.g., a car or
truck battery). DO NOT connect winch to
120V A.C. power.
When winching operation has been complet-
ed, do not depend on the winch to support
the load. Always secure the load properly.
Use tie down straps or chains.
The auxiliary handle is provided for emer-
gency use only. Never use the auxiliary han-
dle as an assist to the motor when the motor
is running. Always remove the auxiliary han-
dle when it is not in use. Do not operate the
winch motor or allow the winch to free wheel
with the handle installed.
Keep hands and fingers clear of the drum
and cable area of the winch when operating.
Do not attempt to guide the cable by hand
as it rewinds on the drum.
The winch must be securely attached to a
structural member or frame that is capable
of sustaining loads in excess of the winch
capacity. When attaching the winch to a
vehicle, make sure the mounting pad area is
rigidly supported by the vehicle frame.
Always block the wheels to prevent vehicle
from rolling when pulling a load with the
winch.
When releasing a load with the clutch, main-
tain control of the speed. Excess speed
could result in winch damage and serious
personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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