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Figure 11: Indirect pull necessitated by obstructions or soft ground. Pulley block attached to load using a suit-
able anchor point. Note the angled direction taken by the load and subsequent angle of rope feed-back on the
winch drum (extreme example shown). There may be unavoidable circumstances requiring this mode, though
in general it is not recommended unless applied in stages by moving the anchor point or vehicle to avoid the
sharp angled rewind on the winch drum. The actual load pulling power and rope speed will depreciate with any
increased angle between the ropes.
The anchor point, when used must be secure, using a tree, another vehicle or any firm structure to which a pulley
block can be used to your advantage.
USE OF A NYLON SLING AND SHACKLE
•A shackle should always be used when attaching winch hooks to nylon slings. NOTE: The shackle must pass
through both eyes of the sling. The safe working load of the nylon sling is based on the use of both eye ends.
Never use the cable or hook to connect directly to the nylon sling.
USE OF GlOVES
•When handling or rewinding the cable always use gloves to eliminate the possibility of cuts caused by burrs
and broken strands. Inspect cable and equipment frequently. The cable should be replaced immediately if any
sign of burrs or broken strands are evident. A frayed cable with broken strands should be replaced immediately.
Always replace the cable with a Mile Marker recommended replacement part. Any substitution must be IDENTI-
CAL in strength, quality, lay and stranding. Never hook the cable back onto itself. Hooking the cable back onto
itself creates an unacceptable strain, breaking individual strands which in turn weakens the entire cable. Use
a sling. Avoid continuous pulls from extreme angles as this causes cable to pile up at one end of the drum and
break the winch. Adjust the cable and ensure that line lays neatly across drum of winch.
Figure 11
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