Harbor Freight Tools Chicago Electric Power Tools 40124 Assembly And Operating Instructions Manual page 4

1. Keeps hands and body away from Fairlead (cable intake slot) when operating.
2. Secure vehicle in position with the emergency brake and wheel blocks before using
winch. Never keep the vehicle in Park or in gear while using the Electric Winch.
3. Do not exceed winch load weight capacity (see Specifications on page 2).
4. Be certain winch is properly bolted to a structure (or vehicle) that can hold the winch
load.
5. Always use proper couplings when connecting winch cable hook to load.
6. Do not lift items vertically. The winch was designed for horizontal use only.
7. Do not use inappropriate attachments to extend the length of the winch cable.
8. Never lift people or hoist loads over people.
9. Never come in between the winch and the load when operating.
10. Do not apply load to winch when cable is fully extended. Keep at least 4 full turns of
cable on the reel.
11. After moving an item with the winch, secure the item. Do not rely on the winch to hold it
for an extended period.
12. Examine winch before using. Components may be affected by exposure to chemicals,
salts, and rust.
13. When loading a boat into a trailer without keel or side hull rollers, make sure the trailer
is submerged in the water when the boat is loaded by the winch. Attempting to drag
the boat on to the trailer while on land can cause winch failure and possible injury.
14. Never operate winch if cable shows any signs of weakening, is knotted or kinked.
15. Winch does not have a locking mechanism. Secure load after moving.
16. Do not cross over or under cable under load.
17. Do not move vehicle with cable extended and attached to load to pull it. The cable
could snap.
18. Use gloves while handling cable.
19. Apply blocks to vehicle when parked on an incline.
20. Re-spool cable properly.
Note: Performance of this winch may vary depending on variations of vehicle and/or battery
power.
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under-
stood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be
built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
SKU 40124
Winch Warnings and Precautions
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