Dodge RAM 2500 2022 Owner's Manual page 191

10. Put synthetic rope under tension. Using the
remote control switch, slowly wind the rope
until no slack remains. Once the rope is under
tension, stand well clear of it and never step
over it.
Pulling Synthetic Rope Under Tension
11. Check your anchor. Make sure all connections
are secured and free of debris before
continuing with the winching procedure.
12. Check synthetic rope. The rope should be
neatly wound around the spooling drum.
Improper winding can cause damage to the
synthetic rope.
Synthetic Rope Neatly Wound Around The Spooling Drum
Heavy Blanket Over Rope
In certain situations you may decide to throw a
heavy blanket or similar object over the rope. A
heavy blanket can absorb energy should the
synthetic rope break. Place it on the rope mid-
way between the winch and the anchor point.
Do this before the rope is put under tension.
STARTING AND OPERATING
Do not approach or move the blanket once ten-
sion is applied. Do not allow it to get pulled into
the fairlead. If it is necessary to move or re-
move the blanket, slack the tension on the
rope first.
13. Establish "no people" zones: Make your
intentions clear. Be sure that everyone in the
immediate vicinity surrounding the winching
operation is completely aware of your
intentions before you pull. Declare where the
spectators should not stand — never behind or
in front of the vehicle and never near the
synthetic rope or snatch block. Your situation
may have other "no people" zones.
No People Zones
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