Quadratec Q9500i Operator's Manual page 34

Step Three:
Place Strap on Hook
Attach green winch strap
to winch hook. Put the
hook into the strap loop
and hold strap between
the thumb and forefinger
ensuring you will be well
clear of the winch hook.
Step Four: Pull out Wire
Pull out enough wire rope to
reach your anchor point while
keeping some tension on the
wire to ensure it does not get
tangled in itself.
Protect
live trees
Step Five: Secure Wire Rope to Anchor Point
Secure the wire rope to the anchor point using one of the
options below. Never attach the winch hook back to the
cable after wrapping it around the anchor point. This will
cause damage to the cable and can cause a serious safety
issue. When attaching to a tree, rock, buried tire or stump
always use a tree trunk protector or a choker chain
(Choker chain is never to be used on a live tree).
Always use
strap on the hook
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