Bad Boy Ambush iS Owner's Manual page 36

OPERATING PROCEDURES
Read all of SAFETY and this section before attempting any procedure. Pay particular attention to Notices, Cautions, Warnings and Dangers.
up' on an object, the vehicle will stop. If the vehicle cannot be pushed off the obstruction, it will have to be pulled off using
the winch.
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To prevent severe injury or death, read and understand the following warnings before attempting
The winch is not intended to be used in any hoisting operation.
The rolling load capacity of the winch decreases with the steepness of the slope.
The winch is designed for intermittent duty only.
The electric motor should not be allowed to become excessively hot. If the motor becomes
uncomfortably hot to the touch, stop winching and allow the motor to cool.
Always wear thick leather gloves when handling the wire cable.
Replace frayed wire cable with a direct factory replacement only.
Never operate the winch with less than five (5) full turns of cable around the drum.
If the winch motor stalls from overloading, do not continue to activate the winch remote control. The wire cable may
become overstressed.
Do not attempt to pull loads exceeding the manufacturers maximum load rating.
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.
Do Not Hook Cable to Itself
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.
Never release the free spool clutch while the cable is under 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 before cable becomes tight and inspect all winching connec-
tions. Check winch attachment, hook attachment, nylon sling (if required) and load attachment.
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to use the winch:
Nylon
Sling
Owner's Manual
Damper
Use a Nylon Sling and Install
a Damper when Winching