Full Product Manual

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ENGLISH 12090
ASSEMBLY
Do not place the battery cables near any
moving or rotating parts, heat, or water.
WARNING
Make sure the battery cables are tied up at all
times and are not left to “dangle” or hang.
CAUTION
Battery Connections
When working with batteries always make sure
to use eye protection, gloves and safety gear,
and never lean directly over the battery.
WARNING
Use only a 12V automotive or equivalent
battery to supply power to the winch.
WARNING
Never use or connect the battery cables or
winch to a damaged battery or one with signs
of corrosion.
DANGER
Never use the winch if it does not have a safe
and proper ground. Any metal that is coated
or painted is not a proper ground.
DANGER
Before wiring the winch to any battery powered
source, please heed these safety warnings.
Do not use adapter plate and/or winch to tow
any vehicle, boat or other object.
WARNING
Before attaching winch to the adapter plate,
make sure all bolts and nuts on the plate are
tightened and secure.
WARNING
Adapter Plate
The adapter plate can be used to temporarily
mount the winch to any 2 in. (5,1 cm) ball hitch
receiver.
1. Align the keyslot holes on the bottom of the
winch over the mounting bolts already on the
adapter plate. (A)
2. Place the winch onto the adapter plate,
keyslot holes over the bolts and then slide the
plate until the winch is secure on the bolts.
(B)
3. Place the adapter plate hole over any 2 in.
(5.1 cm) ball hitch, making sure it is secure.
BA