Cushman 640712 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.
Stay clear of the winch, the cable and the cable hook. Put a heavy cloth, jacket or blanket over the cable to act as a
damper if the cable breaks when operating the winch.
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When operating the winch, keep the entire area visible.
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.
Disconnect the winch switch before working on the winch drum to prevent accidental operation.
When operating the winch, take up slack slowly. Stop the winch before the cable becomes tight and inspect all cable con-
nections. Check winch attachment, hook attachment, nylon sling (if required) and load attachment.
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Do Not Pull at Angle
Do not pull at an angle. This will cause the wire cable to collect on one end of the winch. This can jam the winch causing
damage to the cable and/or the winch. Pulling the vehicle at an angle can cause damage to the front suspension and can
cause the vehicle to overturn. When pulling vehicle, pull straight only.
If the vehicle is being used as an anchor to winch a load, it must have the parking brake applied and chocks installed
on all wheels.
Never use the winch to lift persons or other overhead loads.
Do not use the winch to secure loads. Use a tie down made for the job.
Do not apply shock loads to the winch.
Do not try to modify or weld the winch.
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