Winch Operation Warnings - T.J.M. 9000lb Fitting Instructions Manual

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WINCH OPERATION WARNINGS

Read the following carefully before attempting to operate your winch and keep the instructions for future reference.
1. The uneven spooling of cable, while pulling a load, is not a problem, unless there is a cable pile up on one end
of the drum. If this happens reverse the winch to relieve the load and move your anchor point further to the
centre of the vehicle. After the job is done you can unspool and rewind for a neat lay of the cable.
2. Store the remote control switch inside your vehicle where it will not become damaged, inspect it before you
plug it in.
3. When ready to begin spooling in, plug in remote control switch with clutch disengaged, do not engage clutch
with motor running.
4. Never connect the hook back to the cable. This causes cable damage. Always use a tree trunk protector strap
or winch cable extension strap, which can be found in the TJM Recovery kit.
5. Observe the operation of the winch from the safety of the vehicle cabin, with the bonnet in the upright position.
Stop the winching process every metre or so to assure the cable is not pulling up in one corner of the winch
drum. If the cable bunches, damage to the winch can occur.
6. Do not attach tow hooks to winch the mounting apparatus. The tow hooks must be attached to a vehicle
recovery point recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
7. The use of a snatch block will aid recovery operations by providing a doubling of the winch capacity and a
halving of the winching speed, and the means to maintain a direct line pull to the centre of the rollers. When
double loading during stationary winching, the winch hook should be attached to a recovery point
recommended by the manufacturer of the vehicle.
8. Ensure rated "D" or bow shackles are used in conjunction with an approved tree trunk protector to provide a
safe anchor point.
9. When extending winch cable, ensure that at least five wraps of cable remain on drum at all times. Failure to do
this could result in the cable parting from the drum under load. Serious personal injury or property damage may
result.
10. All Winches are provided with a Red Cable marking to identify that 5 cable wraps remain on the Winch drum
when this mark appears at the rollers. No recovery should be attempted beyond this marking.
11. Since the greatest pulling power is achieved on the innermost layer of your winch, it is desirable to pull off as
much line as you can for heavy pulls (you must leave at least 5 wraps minimum on the drum - red cable). If this
is not practical use a snatch block and double line arrangement.
12. Draping a heavy blanket or similar object over the extended winch cable is recommended as it will dampen any
back lash should a failure occur. Also have the bonnet in the raised position to prevent the cable penetrating
through the windscreen.
13. Neat, tight spooling avoids cable binding.
14. Apply blocks to wheels when vehicles are on an incline.
15. Battery:
Be sure that the battery is in good condition. Avoid contact with battery acid or other contaminants.
Always wear eye protection when working around a battery.
Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid flattening the battery.
It is recommended that a TJM Dual Battery System is fitted
The minimum battery requirement is 650 CC.
For further information contact T.J.M. Head Office on (07) 3865 9999. Distributors Australia wide.
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