Champion 100440 Operating Manual page 5

100440 - 3000 LB. WINCH KIT
Do not use the winch to secure or hold a vehicle for a
long period of time. Do not use the winch to secure a
vehicle for transport.
Disconnect the remote control and battery leads
when not in use.
Avoid "shock loads" by using the control switch
intermittently to take up the slack in the rope. "Shock
loads" can far exceed the rate capacity for the rope
and drum.
Do not accelerate your vehicle while winching. Loss
of traction can cause a shock load on the rope.
Batteries contain acid and produce explosive gases.
Keep sparks, flames and cigarettes away from
batteries at all times. Wear safety glasses and protect
the eyes at all times. Do not lean over the batteries
during operation.
Do not use as a hoist. Do not use for overhead lifting.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When re-spooling the rope, ensure that the rope
spools in the under-wind position with the rope
entering the drum from the bottom, not the top.
To re-spool correctly, and while wearing gloves, keep
a slight load on the rope while pushing the remote
button to draw in the rope. Walk toward the winch
not allowing the rope to slide through your hands.
Do not let your hands get within 12 in. of the winch
while re-spooling. Turn off the winch and repeat the
procedure until a few feet of rope are left. Disconnect
the remote control and finish spooling by rotating
the drum by hand with the clutch disengaged. Keep
hands clear of the fairlead and drum while the winch
is under power .
CAUTION
Use gloves to protect hands when handling the rope.
Never let the rope slide through your hands.
CAUTION
Do not wrap the rope around any object and hook it
back onto itself.
CAUTION
Apply blocks to the wheels of the vehicle when on an
incline.
CAUTION
Duration of winching pulls should be kept as short as
possible.
If the motor becomes uncomfortably hot to the touch,
stop winching immediately and let it cool down for a
few minutes. Do not pull for more than one minute at
or near the rated load.
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