Project Ideas

hicle’s owner’s manual for load capacity and other speci¿cations of your vehicle.
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Figure 7.
• Use a pulley block to avoid
ng at sharp angles.
ys inspect entire length
, protective sleeve and
efore each use.
r exceed the winch
apacity.
r operate winch in
ound orientation.
r touch rope when
ension.
• Read owners manual.
• Before winching a load, be sure
the freespool is fully in the engaged
position.
• Always be certain anchor will
withstand load.
• Always operate the winch with an
unobstructed view of the winching
operation.
• Always take your time when
rigging and include a reasonable
factor for safety.
• Always mount winch so that rope
feeds through fairlead on front of
winch parallel to the mounting
surface and does not rub across
housing or base.
• Always use a shackle or strap
when attaching the hook to an
anchor point.
• Always apply load to the throat
(center) of the hook.
• Always use a hook with a latch.
• Always ensure hook latch is
closed and not supporting load.
• Never apply load to hook tip
or latch.
• Never fasten the hook back onto
the rope.
• Never put your ¿nger into the
hook.
• Never wind rope over top of drum.
•
Never let rope slip through your
hands even with heavy gloves.
a pulley block to avoid
winching near sharp edges.