Northern Industrial Tools 141220 Owner's Manual

2000-lb. capacity portable winch

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2000-LB. CAPACITY
PORTABLE WINCH
OWNER'S MANUAL
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the
safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result
in serious personal injury.
Item# 141220

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  • Page 1 2000-LB. CAPACITY PORTABLE WINCH OWNER’S MANUAL WARNING: Read carefully and understand all INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item# 141220...
  • Page 2: Intended Use

    Thank you very much for choosing a Northern Industrial. Product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    b. Move a watercraft of up to 4800 lbs. c. Maintain movement of a wheeled vehicle of up to 6000 lbs. 2. Pulling Capacity is reduced as incline increases. For example, rolling capacity is reduced from 6000 lbs. on flat ground to 1100 lbs. on a 45° incline. Refer to the following chart for estimated pulling capacity (rolling weight) on various inclines.
  • Page 4: Work Area

    WORK AREA Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents. Do not use your winch where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion; e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust.
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Maintain your winch. It is recommended that the general condition of your winch be examined before it is used. Keep your winch in good repair by adopting a program of conscientious repair and maintenance in accordance with the recommended procedures found in this manual. If any abnormal vibrations or noise occurs, stop using the winch immediately and have the problem corrected before further use.
  • Page 6: Operation

    not attach the wires to the exhaust system, drive shaft, emergency brake cable, fuel line, or any other components which may create damage to the wiring through heat or motion, or create a fire hazard. If you drill through the bumper or any part of the body to route the wires, be sure to install a rubber grommet in the hole to prevent fraying of the wires at that point.
  • Page 7 3. Attach the Winch/Adapter Plate assembly to your trailer hitch, by inserting the trailer hitch ball through the shaped hole in the Adapter Plate. WARNING! Keep hands, clothing, hair, and jewelry clear of the drum area and cable when winching. Never use the winch if the cable is frayed, kinked or damaged.
  • Page 8 Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection when working around a battery. Have the engine running when using the winch, to avoid running the battery down. Stand Back. Stay out of the direct line that the cable is pulling. If the cable slips or breaks, it will “whiplash” along this line.
  • Page 9: Diagram & Parts List

    DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 10 Part Part# Description Description Electrical wire Spring Lock washer Left shell Adapter plate Lock spring Screw Plate Remote control housing Cord protector Self-tapping screw Screw Control wire Switch Relay Hand crank Screw Spring lock Motor Fast plate Lock washer Screw Gear Fast plate Clutch knob...
  • Page 11: Warranty

    WARRANTY One-Year Limited Warranty Distributed by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., Inc. Burnsville, MN 55337-0499 Made in China...

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