Product Manual B

WARNING
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DANGER
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a winch from Superwinch. It is designed and manu-
factured to provide years of trouble-free operation. We hope you are pleased
with it’s performance. If, for any reason you are not, please call our Customer
Service Department. Contact information included on the cover of this
User’s Guide.
When requesting information or ordering replacement parts, please provide the
Model Number and Serial Number.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The responsibility for safe operation with this winch ultimately rests with you,
the operator. Read and understand all safety precautions and operating instructions
before installing and operating the winch. Careless winch operation can result in seri-
ous injury and/or property damage.
Throughout this manual, you will nd notations with the following headings:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. This
notation is also used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
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WARNING
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DANGER
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The following symbols on the product and in the Owners manual are used:
Read Owner's
Manual
Always Use
Handsaver
Keep clear of winch,
rope and hook
while operating
Never use winch
to lift or move
people
Never use
winch to hold
loads in place
Note: Indicates additional information in the installation and operation procedures of
your winch.
Correct installation of your winch is a requirement for proper operation.
Please Note: Winch is designed primarily for intermittent applications. This winch is not
designed to be used in industrial or hoisting applications and Superwinch does not
warrant it to be suitable for such use. Superwinch manufactures a separate line of
winches for industrial/ commercial use. Please contact Customer Service Department
for further information.
Congratulations on you choice!
APPLICATION INFORMATION
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This winch is designed to move a load at ground level or up an incline.
It is neither designed nor intended for hoisting.
This winch is not to be used to lift or move people.
This winch is for intermittent use due to heat build up characteristics of various
components.
1. Operator must be alert. Do not operate the winch under the inuence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
2. The best way to get acquainted with how the winch operates is to make practice
runs before you need it in an emergency situation.
Never connect DC powered winches to AC current. Motor
damage or fatal shock may occur.
Stand clear of rope and load during winching. Keep
helpers and spectators at a safe distance.
3. Beware of the danger zone. The danger zone is the area of the rotating rope drum,
the fairlead (if tted), the rope, the hook, and motor (see Fig 1. ) First relieve tension on
load then disconnect the control switch before putting hands in or around the danger
zone. Disconnect power leads to battery before working in or around drum.
Fig. 1
4. It is recommended that if you are within four feet of the winch, do not hold rope
and remote (if equipped) at the same time.
5. USE ONLY FACTORY APPROVED SWITCHES, REMOTE CONTROLS AND ACCESSORIES.
Use of non-factory approved components may cause injury or property damage and
could void your warranty.
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If a wire rope pulls loose or breaks under load, it can lash back with dangerous
force.
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