Safety Warnings - Mile Marker SEC15 Installation & Operator's Manual

1. LEARN TO USE YOUR MILE MARKER WINCH: After winch has been installed, take some time and practice using it so you will be familiar with
ALL OPERATIONS. Periodically check the winch installation to ensure that all bolts are tight. To ensure proper operation, carefully inspect for any
damaged parts before operating the winch.
2. KEEP WINCHING AREA CLEAR: Do not allow people to remain in the area during winching operations. Do not step over a taut
steel cable/synthetic rope or allow anyone else to do so. Due to the possibility of steel cable/synthetic rope failure stand clear of any possible
pathway. A snapped steel cable/synthetic rope could cause winch failure, injury or death. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Do not reach over or across the winch and/or pulling steel cable/synthetic rope while the winch is in operation.
3. INSPECT STEEL CABLE/SYNTHETIC ROPE AND EQUIPMENT FREQUENTLY: The steel cable/synthetic rope should be inspected for damage that could
reduce it's breaking strength. A frayed steel cable/synthetic rope with broken strands should be replaced immediately. Always replace the steel
cable/synthetic rope with a steel cable/synthetic rope that is rated to sustain the load that the winch is capable of pulling. Any
substitute must be IDENTICAL in strength, quality, lay and stranding to the Mile Marker steel cable/synthetic rope originally supplied.
4. WORKING AREA CONDITIONS: Keep the working area well lit. Do not use this winch in the presence of flammable gases or liquids.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY: Keep children away from working area. Never let children operate the winch.
6. DRESS PROPERLY: Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry as they can be caught in moving parts. Protective, electrically non conductive clothes and
non skid footwear is the only type of clothing you should be using when operating the winch. Wear restrictive hair covering to contain long hair.
7. USE HEAVY GLOVES: When handling or rewinding steel cable/synthetic rope always use hand protection to eliminate the possibility of cuts caused
by burrs & slivers from broken strands.
8. DRUM: Always make sure that there are at least 5 complete turns of steel cable/synthetic rope left on the drum before winching.
9. KEEP HANDS AND FINGERS CLEAR OF STEEL CABLE/SYNTHETIC ROPE AND HOOK WHEN OPERATING WINCH: Do not put your finger through the
hook when reeling in the last few feet. If your finger should become trapped in the hook, you could lose your finger. Do not guide a
steel cable/synthetic rope under tension onto the drum with your hand.
10. DO NOT HOOK THE STEEL CABLE/SYNTHETIC ROPE BACK ONTO ITSELF: Hooking the steel cable/synthetic rope back onto itself creates an
excessive strain that could break individual strands; this weakens the entire steel cable/synthetic rope.
11. KEEP PULLING DURATIONS AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE: The winch is designed for intermittent use and cannot be used in
constant duty applications. Do not pull more than one minute at or near rated load. If the motor becomes too hot to touch, stop and let it cool off
for a few minutes. If the motor stalls, cut off the power immediately.
12.
DO NOT OVERLOAD: For your safety and efficient performance, always use this winch at or under its rated capacity for your safety and for better
performance. Do not use inappropriate attachments in an attempt to exceed its rated capacity.
13.
AVOID CONTINUOUS PULLS FROM EXTREME ANGLES: This will cause the steel cable/synthetic rope to pile up at one end of the drum.
The steel cable/synthetic rope should be as straight as possible to the direction of the object.
14.
DO NOT OPERATE THE WINCH WITHOUT THE FAIRLEAD FITTED: Operator injury or winch damage can result if a fairlead is not installed.
15.
STAY ALERT: Watch what you are doing. Use your common sense. Do not use this winch when you are tired, stressed or WHEN UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR MEDICATION.
16. DISCONNECT SWITCH: Unplug switch when not in use.
17. REPLACEMENT PARTS & ACCESSORIES: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Usage of any other parts will void the warranty. Approved
accessories are available from your local distributor.
18. DO NOT force clutch. Rotate drum to align gears for freespool.
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