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WARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUESWARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
AVOID WINCH AND EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
• Always avoid side pulls which can pile up winch rope
at one end of the drum. This can damage winch rope
or winch.
• Always ensure the clutch is fully engaged or
disengaged.
• Always use care to not damage the vehicle frame
when anchoring to a vehicle during a winching
operation.
• Never submerge winch in water.
• Always store the remote control in a protected, clean,
dry area.
NOTICE
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
To avoid injury to hands or  ngers:
• Never leave remote control where it can be activated
during free spooling, rigging, or when the winch is not
being used.
• Never leave the winch remote control plugged in
when installing, freespooling, rigging, servicing or
when the winch is not being used.
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
serious injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye protection.
• Never route electrical cables across sharp edges.
• Never route electrical cables near parts that get hot.
• Never route electrical cables through or near moving
parts.
• Always place the supplied terminal boots on
wires and terminals as directed by the installation
instructions.
• Never lean over battery while making connections.
• Never route electrical cables over battery terminals.
• Never short battery terminals with metal objects.
• Always verify area is clear of fuel lines, fuel tank,
brake lines, electrical wires, etc., when drilling.
• Always consult operator’s manual for proper wiring
details.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed wiring and
electrical terminals.
CUT AND BURN HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions could lead to
minor or moderate injury.
• Never let winch rope slip through your hands.
CAUTION
WARNING CAUTION
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WARN INDUSTRIES • THE BASIC GUIDE TO WINCHING TECHNIQUES
WARNING
Always take time to fully understand your winch and
the winching operation by reviewing this guide and the Operator’s
Guide included with your winch.
So, you have your WARN winch and you’re
ready to get out on the trails: climb a few boulders,
splash a little mud, traverse the occasional stream.
Basically, you’re ready to explore the back country
and otherwise have a great time.
Well, if you’re smart enough to go prepared with
the best, you’re probably smart enough to know
that to keep having a great time, you need to fully
understand your winch and the winching operation.
That’s exactly what this guide intends to do:
provide you with a basic understanding of your
winch and teach you the basics of proper winching
techniques. But before we get started, we must
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emphasize that the informa tion in this guide is
general in nature. Because no two situations are
alike, it would be nearly impossible to review them
all. We can, however, provide you with the general
principles and techniques. Then it is up to you to
take the time to analyze the situation and apply the
proper technique.
Along with a little common sense, the guidelines
laid out in this book can help you keep off-roading
fun. Just remember to think through each situation
before you act and TREAD LIGHTLY!
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