General Safety Precautions - Warn Industries VRX 25-S Basic Manual

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

As you read these instructions, you will see
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTICES and NOTES. Each
message has a specific purpose. WARNINGS are
safety messages that indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided could result in serious
injury or death. CAUTIONS are safety messages that
indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. A
CAUTION may also be used to alert against unsafe
practice. CAUTIONS and WARNINGS identify the
hazard, indicate how to avoid hazard, and advise of the
probable consequence of not avoiding the hazard.
NOTICES are messages to avoid property damage.
NOTES are additional information to help you complete
a procedure. PLEASE WORK SAFELY!
WA R N I N G
MOVING PARTS ENTANGLEMENT
HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
To avoid injury to hands or fingers.
• Always keep hands clear of rope, hook
loop, hook and fairlead opening during
installation, operation, and when spooling
in or out.
• Always use extreme caution when handling
hook and rope during spooling
operations.
• Always use supplied hook strap whenever
spooling rope in or out, during
installation and during operation.
• Always keep vehicle in sight during
winching operation.
• Always wear heavy leather gloves when
handling rope.
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WA R N I N G
CHEMICAL AND FIRE HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Always remove jewelry and wear eye
protection.
• Never lean over battery while making
connections.
• Always verify area is clear of fuel lines,
fuel tank, brake lines, electrical wires, etc.
when drilling.
• Never route electrical cables:
- Across any sharp edges.
- Through or near moving parts.
- Near parts that become hot.
• Always insulate and protect all exposed
wiring and electrical terminals.
• Always install terminal boots as directed
in installation instructions.
WA R N I N G
FALLING OR CRUSHING HAZARD
Failure to observe these instructions
could lead to severe injury or death.
• Never use winch to lift or move persons.
• Never use winch as a hoist or to suspend a
load.
• Never operate winch with less than 5
wraps of rope around the drum. Rope could
come loose from the drum, as the rope
attachment to the drum is not designed to
hold a load.
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