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3.3.1 Using a polyester sling (included with the winch)
Go around the anchor point with the sling. Insert each end of the sling in one of the safety hooks
located on the winch (figure 1).
Avoid installing the sling
on sharp edges that might damage it. Whether
you are using a post, a tree or a stump, always
install the sling near the anchor’s base (figure 1).
Using a stump as an
anchor point means paying special attention in
order to prevent the sling from slipping over it.
Make sure the anchor
point is strong enough to resist the pull
without breaking or being damaged.
Position the winch in line with the load (figure 1).
When the winch is under tension, it will try to align
itself with the load. The friction of the sling against
the anchor point could prevent correct alignment.
If that is the case, release the tension on the rope
and position the sling on the anchor point so that
the tension is equally distributed on both winch
anchor hooks.
DON’T DO THIS! When you anchor the winch, make sure that you DO
NOT do a complete wrap around the anchor point (figure 2). This set-up will prevent proper
alignment of the winch with the load and will put uneven tension on the winch anchor hooks.
3.3.2 Using the Hitch Plate (PCA-1261, sold separately) with tow balls up to 50 mm (2’’)
diameter
1) Push the safety hooks in the rectangular openings of the hitch plate (figure 1 next page);
2) Start the winch engine;
3) Slide the plate on the ball hitch and pull the winch forward (figure 2 next page);