Product Manual

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⚠WARNING
WORK AREA SAFETY
 Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit.
Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury.
 Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow
children to handle the winch.
⚠WARNING
PERSONAL SAFETY
 Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the winch. Do not
use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment
of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, dangling objects, or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving
parts. Air vents on the tool often cover moving parts and should be avoided.
 Wear the proper personal protective equipment when necessary. Use ANSIZ87.1 compliant
safety goggles (not safety glasses) with side shields, or when needed, a face shield. Use a dust
mask in dusty work conditions. Also use non-skid safety shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust collection
systems, and hearing protection when appropriate. This applies to all persons in the work area.
 Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
⚠CAUTION
WINCH USE AND CARE
 Always be sure cable or strap is strong enough to support the load to be lifted.
 Always inspect cable and attachment hook before each use to insure they are not damaged.
 Replace cable if worn, frayed or kinked. If cable or hook breaks, the cable can act like a whip and
inflict serious injury to anyone in the path of its movement.
 Do not force your winch. Products are safer and do a better job when used in the manner for
which they are designed. Plan your work, and use the correct product for the job.
 Store idle tools. Store your winch when it is not in use. Store it in a dry, secure place out of the
reach of children. Inspect the tool for good working condition prior to storage and before re-use.
 Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one product may create a risk of injury when used with another tool. Never use
an accessory that has a lower operating speed or operating pressure than the tool itself.
 Always be sure cable or strap is pulling straight off winch – not at an angle. This will prevent cable
or strap from rubbing against winch drum, avoiding cable or strap damage.
Specific Operation Warnings
⚠WARNING
 Do not exceed the rated load capacity. Be aware of dynamic loading! Sudden load movement may