Bad Boy AMBUSH Owner's Manual page 37

OPERATION
Read all of this manual to become thoroughly familiar with this vehicle. Pay particular attention to all Notices, Cautions, Warnings, and Dangers.
Have all persons and pets leave the area while operating winch. Never allow anyone to remain in the vehicle.
To prevent damage to the wire cable, never hook the cable
to itself.Always use a nylon sling.
Stay clear of the winch, the cable and the cable hook. Place
a heavy cloth, jacket or blanket over the cable to act as a
damper should the cable break when operating the winch.
When operating the winch, keep the entire area in view.
Do Not Hook Cable to Itself
Never release the free spool clutch while the cable is under
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load.
Never work around the winch drum or the winch cable while
it is under tension.
Unplug the winch switch before working on the winch drum
in order to prevent inadvertent operation.
When operating winch, take up slack slowly. Stop winch
Damper
before cable becomes tight and inspect all winching con-
Nylon
nections. Check winch attachment, hook attachment, nylon Sling
sling (if required) and load attachment.
Use a Nylon Sling and Install
a Damper when Winching
Do not pull at an angle. This will cause the wire cable to pile
up on one end of the winch. This may jam the winch caus-
ing damage to the cable and/or the winch. Pulling the vehi-
cle at an angle can cause damage to the front suspension
and may cause the vehicle to overturn. When pulling vehi-
cle, pull straight only.
If the vehicle is being used as an anchor to winch a load, it
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should have the parking brake set and chocks installed on
all wheels.
Never use the winch to lift people or other overhead loads.
Do not use the winch to secure loads. Use a tie down
designed for the job.
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Do not apply shock loads to the winch.
Do not attempt to modify or weld the winch.
Do Not Pull at Angle
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