Hex Drive Worm Gear Winch 2000-Lb. Capacity Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
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Table of Contents Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................... 4 Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 4 Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................... 4 Winch Mounting and Cable Attachment ...............
Intended Use Ultra-Tow Hex Drive Worm Gear Winches are built for multi-purpose hauling and pulling operations that require a positive mechanism for breaking. Worm Gear winches are not to be used as hoists for lifting, supporting, or transporting people or for loads over areas where people could be present. The gear design allows the reel to automatically stop when handles are released. No minimum loading is required for winch operation.
⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Keep children and bystanders away from the work area while operating the tool. Do not allow children to handle the winch. ⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the winch.
cracks, bends, damage, frayed or kinked cable, and any other conditions that may affect the safe operation of the winch. Do not use the winch even if minor damage appears. Keep cable straight to avoid kinking it. A kink permanently weakens the cable, even after it is straightened out. Kinked cables can fail suddenly and must not be used. Do not use a recovery strap while winching. They are designed to stretch and can suddenly whip back towards the operator during a winching operation.
Main Parts of Winch Assembly Instructions Insert handle and secure with a lock nut. Before Each Use ⚠WARNING CHECK BEFORE USE Check the safety devices and the safe condition of the product. Check whether there are any visible defects. Check whether all parts of the product are firmly attached. Check that the safety devices are in faultless condition. Operating Instructions Winding/unwinding the cable without load 1. Place the ratchet lever in the center position.
Unwinding the cable under load (lowering & unloading) 1. Hold the crank firmly and push gently to relieve the ratchet lever. 2. Place the ratchet lever at position. 3. The steel cable should be fully retracted again after use. Ratchet switch 1. There are 3 positions for this ratchet switch: The higher position is for pulling, the lower position is for releasing, the middle position is for both pulling and releasing, but can only be used when the winch is loaded.
Troubleshooting Use the table below to troubleshoot problems before contacting service personnel or your local dealer. If the problem continues after troubleshooting, call your local dealer for assistance.
Parts List No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Item Description Nut M12 Worm Spindle Sleeve Flat Washer C Worm Spring Pin 5 Ring Worm Seat Retaining Bolt M8x150 Quantity 2 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 No. 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Item Description Frame Outer Retaining Sleeve Nut M8 Spring Washer 8 Bold M8x12 Handle Retaining Sleeve Drum Assembly Long Bolt M12x155 Quantity 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 1 1 Replacement Parts For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381.
Limited Warranty Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or '"Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or “Your”) that the Ultra-Tow product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase. The foregoing warranty is valid only if the installation and use of the product is strictly in accordance with product instructions.
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