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Section I - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (cont'd)
Don't expect your wrecker to tow
loads equal to the wrecker rating.
Wrecker ratings apply to loads
imposed during recovery with the
wrecker properly stabilized.
Don't attempt to recover heavy
loads without first estimating the
amount of pull that will be
required. Rig to keep the
estimated amount of pull well
within equipment ratings.
SAFETY TIPS
Don't pull a load with your winch
without making absolutely sure
that the winch drum clutch is
FULLY engaged.
Don't exceed ratings of booms,
cables, snatch blocks, or winches.
Stay within nameplate ratings.
Note that boom ratings decrease
significantly as boom is extended.
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