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 TRANSPORTING
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, ele-
vators, or any other application in which per-
sons 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 dur-
ing winching operations to minimize this whip-
ping 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 unnecessary
personnel. Never stand between load and
winch.
When winching operation has been completed,
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 emergency
use only. Never use the auxiliary handle as an
assist to the motor when the motor is running.
Always remove the auxiliary handle when it is
not in use. Do not operate the winch motor or
allow the winch to free wheel with the handle
installed.
Special care should be taken with 120-volt AC
winches, as with any other 120-volt tools. It is
recommended that whenever a 120-volt AC
winch is out-of-doors that it be used with a
ground fault circuit interrupter. The winch should
be used only with a three pronged grounded
outlet. Do not remove the grounding prong on
the power cord for any reason. Do not operate
the unit in the rain or when it is wet. Avoid using
the winch around water or water pipes and
never operate the winch while standing in water.
Periodically check the power cord for wear or
frays which could cause electrical shorts or
shocks.
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 capaci-
ty. 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, maintain
control of the speed. Excess speed could result
in winch damage and serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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